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M82 Chandra: X-ray
Composite image of the active galaxy M82 from x-ray observations by Chandra X-Ray Observatory in three energy bands coded in red (lowest energy x-ray photons), green, and blue (highest energy). CreditsNASA/CXC/JHU/D.Strickland
- Date
- Jan 1, 2006
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-2006-14-1878-image
Composite image of the active galaxy M82 from x-ray observations by Chandra X-Ray Observatory in three energy bands coded in red (lowest energy x-ray photons), green, and blue (highest energy).
Credits
NASA/CXC/JHU/D.StricklandImage Details
| About The Object | |
|---|---|
| Object Name | M82, NGC 3034 |
| R.A. Position | 09h 55m 52.0s |
| Dec. Position | 69° 40' 48.99" |
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