NGC 6962

Based on an estimated distance of 180 million light years away, NGC 6962 is an intrinsically large galaxy. Many other galaxies punctuate the field of the group; but NGC 6962 is by far the most prominent. In 2002 a supernova explosion took place in one the outer arms of this galaxy. The event added some excitement to the otherwise relatively dim and smooth arms shown here.

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

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-n6962block
Tipo:Observation
Release date:30 de Abril de 2014 a las 06:18
Size:1638 x 1104 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 6962
Constellation:Aquarius
Categoría:Galaxies

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):20 47 6.51
Posición (Dec):0° 22' 24.75"
Campo visual:12.39 x 8.35 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 45.9° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
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