NGC 2327

NGC 2327

NGC 2327 is a small part of the much larger Seagull 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/Doug Matthews/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n2327matthews
Type:Observation
Release date:June 11, 2014, 2:29 p.m.
Size:1431 x 961 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 2327
Constellation:Canis Major
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):7 4 9.64
Position (Dec):-11° 16' 13.00"
Field of view:12.31 x 8.27 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 178.3° right of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD