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
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
Coordinates
| 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
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm |
RCOS 16-inch
Other CCD |