Hubble/GALEX/Spitzer Composite Image of M81
This image combines data from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) missions. The GALEX ultraviolet data were from the far-UV portion of the spectrum (135 to 175 nanometres). The Spitzer infrared data were taken with the IRAC 4 detector (8 microns). The Hubble data were taken at the blue portion of the spectrum.
Credit:About the Image
NASA press release
Id: | heic0710b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 28 May 2007, 21:30 |
Related releases: | heic0710 |
Size: | 2456 x 3180 px |
About the Object
Name: | Bode's Galaxy, Messier 81 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 12 million light years |
Constellation: | Ursa Major |
Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 9 55 34.36 |
Position (Dec): | 69° 4' 14.64" |
Field of view: | 15.36 x 19.88 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.2° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Ultraviolet Far-UV | 150 nm | GALEX |
Optical B | 440 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Infrared Near-IR | 8.0 μm | Spitzer Space Telescope IRAC |