Globular cluster NGC 4147
This globular cluster, NGC 4147, seen with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, was one of many which were used by astronomers to measure the total mass of the Milky Way.
NGC 4147 is located about 60 000 light-years from Earth in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (the Berenice's hair).
Credit:ESA/Hubble & NASA, T. Sohn et al.
About the Image
Id: | heic1905c |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 7 March 2019, 16:00 |
Related releases: | heic1905 |
Size: | 4136 x 4154 px |
About the Object
Name: | NGC 4147 |
Type: | Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular |
Distance: | 60000 light years |
Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
Category: | Star Clusters |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 12 10 6.17 |
Position (Dec): | 18° 32' 32.74" |
Field of view: | 3.45 x 3.46 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 17.3° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |