NGC 2841
NGC 2841 is a very delicate spiral galaxy with tightly wound arms. This galaxy is estimated to be 130,000 light years across (the Milky way is 100,000) and around 31 million light years away. Even in this relatively deep exposure the colors are rather muted due to the faintness of the galaxy. This galaxy has also had a history of supernovae explosions within it.
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 Kukol/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n2841kukol |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 13, 2014, 2:10 p.m. |
| Size: | 1529 x 1030 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 9 22 2.22 |
| Position (Dec): | 51° 0' 25.43" |
| Field of view: | 14.33 x 9.66 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 118.6° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |