NGC 1931
This is both an emission and reflection nebula, seen about 7000 lightyears away in the constellation Auriga. It is a summer parallel to the winter Orion Nebula.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Al and Andy Ferayorni/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n1931ferayorni |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 9, 2014, 8:02 a.m. |
| Size: | 1249 x 869 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 31 28.75 |
| Position (Dec): | 34° 13' 22.24" |
| Field of view: | 10.76 x 7.47 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 107.1° 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 |