NGC 5907

NGC 5907

NGC 5907 is an edge-on spiral galaxy located about 50 million lightyears away from Earth in the constellation Draco.

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-n5907ehrhorn
Type:Observation
Release date:April 24, 2014, 8:58 a.m.
Size:1638 x 1104 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 5907
Constellation:Draco
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):15 15 59.18
Position (Dec):56° 22' 31.84"
Field of view:12.31 x 8.33 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 90.4° 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