NGC 772
NGC 772 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Aries. It is located about 130 million light years away from Earth and it is about twice the size of our Milky Way Galaxy.
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-n772block |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | Feb. 26, 2014, 6 a.m. |
| Size: | 1346 x 921 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 1 59 7.99 |
| Position (Dec): | 19° 1' 17.66" |
| Field of view: | 11.50 x 7.87 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 170.1° right 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 |