NGC 1255
Can something 73 million light years away be useful to astronomers? In the case of NGC 1255, shown here, the answer is decidedly yes. NGC 1255 is a compact galaxy with lots of star formation taking place. The relationship between its arms and the barred nucleus hint at what processes might unfold in galactic evolution. For example, this galaxy (like many others) displays spiral arm "rows" and other linear features. Astronomers would like to learn whether these are transient features, long lived structures, or perhaps even the result of interacting (nearby) galaxies.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Peter and Suzie Erickson/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n1255erickson |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 4, 2014, 12:13 p.m. |
| Size: | 1408 x 920 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 3 13 44.37 |
| Position (Dec): | -25° 43' 46.12" |
| Field of view: | 12.09 x 7.90 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 16.1° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |