Hubble and Magellan composite image of Messier 83
This view of Messier 83 shows new Hubble data combined with ground-based data from the Giant Magellan Telescope, which shows a wider field of view so the whole galaxy is visible.
Credit:Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Acknowledgment: W. Blair (STScI/JHU), Carnegie Institution of Washington (Las Campanas Observatory), and NOAO
About the Image
Id: | heic1403b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 9 January 2014, 16:20 |
Related releases: | heic1403 |
Size: | 2850 x 2850 px |
About the Object
Name: | M83, Messier 83 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 15 million light years |
Constellation: | Hydra |
Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 13 36 59.51 |
Position (Dec): | -29° 52' 5.55" |
Field of view: | 15.84 x 15.84 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.1° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Ultraviolet U | 336 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical B | 438 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical V | 555 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical H-alpha | 657 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |