Color composite image of the Trapezium Cluster

Color composite image from near-infrared J, H and K-band images including two of three fields observed in this Gemini South/Flamingos-I survey of the edge of the Trapezium Cluster at the core of the Orion Nebula. This edge field was selected to avoid saturation of the core region due to the sensitivity/depth of these observations. Indicated on this image are the two bipolar nebulae (“blow-ups” right) discovered with this data. Also indicated (left of center) is a grouping of six stars that is representative of a tendency for both stars and brown dwarfs to form in small groups of between four to eight sources.

Flamingos-I was a visitor instrument built by the University of Florida.

Créditos:

International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:geminiann05008a
Tipo:Collage
Release date:15 de Junio de 2005 a las 05:00
Related announcements:geminiann05008
Size:1109 x 578 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:Orion Nebula
Categoría:Nebulae

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Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Infrared
J
1.25 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS
Infrared
H
1.65 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS
Infrared
K
2.2 μmGemini South
FLAMINGOS