NGC 2183 and NGC 2185
This cloud of dust resides on the edge of the outer spiral arm of our galaxy. Stars that have formed inside illuminate and scatter bluish light between these dusty veils. Near the edges of the cloud, intergalactic space can be glimpsed beyond the cloud's edge.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Neil Jacobstein/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n2185jacobstein |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 11, 2014, 2:41 p.m. |
| Size: | 1418 x 968 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 6 10 50.02 |
| Position (Dec): | -6° 12' 16.95" |
| Field of view: | 17.53 x 11.97 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.6° left 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 |