Cederblad 90 or Gum 3

Cederblad 90 or Gum 3

This is both an emission and reflection nebula located in the constellation Canis Major.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program during 2014 at Kitt Peak Visitor Center.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Tad Denton/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-ced90denton
Type:Observation
Release date:June 6, 2014, 9:53 a.m.
Size:947 x 1427 px

About the Object

Name:Cederblad 90
Constellation:Canis Major
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):7 5 14.63
Position (Dec):-12° 20' 8.98"
Field of view:11.68 x 17.62 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 110.4° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
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