HST PHAT detail of M31
This detailed image reveals a rich population of blue stars huddled around the core. Dark dust clouds also are visible. The image is 740 light-years wide. The image is part of a census of stars in M31 called the Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Treasury survey.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
Name: | Andromeda Galaxy, M 31, Messier 31, NGC 224 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Center/Core |
Constellation: | Andromeda |
Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 0 42 46.41 |
Position (Dec): | 41° 16' 26.34" |
Field of view: | 1.00 x 0.75 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 24.1° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Ultraviolet UV | 275 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Ultraviolet U | 336 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical g | 475 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |