NGC 6384
NGC 6384 is a face-on spiral galaxy in the direction of the constellation of Ophiuchus. The many stars seen in this image are all in the foreground; they are all well within our own galaxy. NGC 6384 lies some 60 million light years beyond.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Jim and Janet Castano/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n6384castano |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 30, 2014, 7:22 a.m. |
| Size: | 1747 x 1178 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 17 32 33.31 |
| Position (Dec): | 7° 2' 29.85" |
| Field of view: | 12.35 x 8.32 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 178.5° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |