NGC 6537: The Red Spider

NGC 6537: The Red Spider

Interestingly enough, no annoying insects flew in front of the monitor during the creation of this image.

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

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n6537block
Type:Observation
Release date:June 20, 2014, 7:17 a.m.
Size:2184 x 1425 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 6537
Constellation:Sagittarius
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):18 5 20.36
Position (Dec):-19° 49' 47.23"
Field of view:12.34 x 8.03 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 29.9° 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