NGC 7479
This fantastic barred spiral galaxy is located about 100 million lightyears away in Pegasus.
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
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n7479block2 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | May 7, 2014, 6 a.m. |
| Size: | 1747 x 1178 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 23 4 37.41 |
| Position (Dec): | 12° 18' 32.93" |
| Field of view: | 12.34 x 8.31 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 166.8° 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 |