NGC 5792

NGC 5792

This spiral galaxy is located about 83 million lightyears away in the constellation Libra.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Brad Ehrhorn/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n5792ehrhorn
Type:Observation
Release date:April 10, 2014, 9:10 a.m.
Size:1441 x 972 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 5792
Constellation:Libra
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):14 58 16.19
Position (Dec):-1° 3' 43.56"
Field of view:12.33 x 8.32 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 43.8° 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