NGC 2170
NGC 2170 is located about 2400 lightyears away in the constellation Monoceros. It is both an emission and reflection nebula, housing hundreds of newborn stars.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Doc. G. and Dick Goddard/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n2170greiner |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 19, 2014, 2:47 p.m. |
| Size: | 1431 x 958 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 6 7 43.38 |
| Position (Dec): | -6° 23' 14.28" |
| Field of view: | 12.30 x 8.25 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 153.7° 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 |