Hubble and Chandra composite of ESO 137-001
This image combines NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observations with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory. As well as the electric blue ram pressure stripping streaks seen emanating from ESO 137-001, a giant gas stream can be seen extending towards the bottom of the frame, only visible in the X-ray part of the spectrum.
Credit:About the Image
| Id: | heic1404b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 4 March 2014, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1404 |
| Size: | 4910 x 4887 px |
About the Object
| Name: | ESO 137-001 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Interacting |
| Distance: | 220 million light years |
| Constellation: | Triangulum Australe |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 16 13 21.04 |
| Position (Dec): | -60° 45' 23.20" |
| Field of view: | 3.28 x 3.26 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 80.5° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray | 0.3 nm |
Chandra
ACIS |
| Ultraviolet U | 275 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical g | 475 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |