Cluster of galaxies in Coma Berenices

The Coma Berenices cluster of galaxies contains more than 1000 galaxies, with a large number of E (elliptical) and S0 (lenticular) types. The color image was created from three separate exposures taken in blue, red and almost-infrared light, using the Kitt Peak National Observatory's 0.9-meter telescope.

Credit:
Omar Lopez-Cruz & Ian Shelton/NOIRLab/AURA/NSF

About the Image

Id:noao-comacol
Type:Observation
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:512 x 512 px

About the Object

Name:Coma Berenices
Constellation:Coma Berenices
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 0 43.15
Position (Dec):28° 2' 28.57"
Field of view:23.29 x 23.19 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.5° left of vertical


Colors & filters

BandTele-scope
OpticalWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope
OpticalWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope
InfraredWIYN 0.9-meter Telescope