NGC 7538

NGC 7538

This emission nebula is located about 9100 lightyears away from us in the constellation Cepheus.

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

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Fred Calvert/Adam Block

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About the Image

Id:noao-n7538calvert
Type:Observation
Release date:June 12, 2014, 6 a.m.
Size:1437 x 967 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 7538
Constellation:Cepheus
Category:Nebulae

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):23 13 45.70
Position (Dec):61° 29' 16.72"
Field of view:17.79 x 12.00 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.2° left of vertical
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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B		438 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
G		475 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
R		625 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band		555 nmVisitor Center Roll off Roof Observatory
Other CCD