ALTAIR/NIRI image of the M82 field
Portion of the final K' ALTAIR/NIRI image of the M-82 field. The inner circle has a radius of 3" and the outer circle has a radius of 8". The stars in this image have a FWHM = 0.08" and are AGB or RGB stars belonging to M-82.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
About the Image
| Id: | geminiann04001b |
| Type: | Collage |
| Release date: | Feb. 25, 2004, 5 a.m. |
| Related announcements: | geminiann04001 |
| Size: | 586 x 715 px |
About the Object
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared K | 2.2 μm | Gemini North NIRI |