Hubble image archive
Nucleus of Galaxy Centaurus A
CreditsE.J. Schreier (STScI), and NASA
- Date
- Jan 1, 1998
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-1998-14-640-image
Credits
E.J. Schreier (STScI), and NASAImage Details
| About The Object | |
|---|---|
| Object Name | Centaurus A, NG 5128 |
| Object Description | Active Galaxy |
| R.A. Position | 13h 25m 27.59s |
| Dec. Position | -43° 1' 9.0" |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Distance | 10 million light-years |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 18.2 (arc minutes). Magnitude: 7.0 |
| About The Data | |
| Instrument | HST>WFPC2 |
| Exposure Dates | August 1, 1997 and January 10, 1998 |
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