Gum 1: Seagull Nebula

Gum 1: Seagull Nebula

This HII region is located near Sirius in Canis Major. It is estimated to be 3800 lightyears away. Check out this APOD from 2014.

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

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-gum1block
Type:Observation
Release date:June 6, 2014, 9:45 a.m.
Size:1633 x 1099 px

About the Object

Name:Gum 1
Constellation:Monoceros
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):7 8 1.63
Position (Dec):-11° 11' 17.46"
Field of view:152.37 x 102.45 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 93.9° left of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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R		625 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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Broad Band		555 nm Visitor Center Roll Off Roof Observatory
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