Compass and scale image of cepheid variable V1 in M31
Compass and scale image of cepheid variable V1 in M31.
Credit:NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
About the Image
NASA press release
Id: | opo1115c |
Type: | Collage |
Release date: | 23 May 2011, 20:00 |
Related announcements: | ann1110 |
Size: | 1220 x 1220 px |
About the Object
Name: | Hubble's Cepheid, V1 |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable |
Distance: | 2 million light years |
Category: | Stars |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical B | 475 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
Optical R | 600 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |