NGC 6140

NGC 6140

This spiral galaxy is located 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/Tom Doughtery and Jack Harvey/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n6140harvey
Type:Observation
Release date:April 30, 2014, 8:04 a.m.
Size:1500 x 918 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 6140
Constellation:Draco
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):16 21 23.75
Position (Dec):65° 22' 13.08"
Field of view:11.36 x 6.95 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 16.2° left 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