Hubble image archive
Compass Image for NGC 1052-DF2
CreditsNASA, ESA, and P. van Dokkum (Yale University)
- Date
- Jan 1, 2018
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-2018-16-4140-image
Credits
NASA, ESA, and P. van Dokkum (Yale University)Image Details
| About The Object | |
|---|---|
| Object Name | NGC 1052-DF2 |
| Object Description | Ultra Diffuse Galaxy |
| R.A. Position | 02:41:46.728 |
| Dec. Position | -08:24:09.871 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Distance | The galaxy is 62 million light-years away from Earth. |
| Dimensions | Image is 2.5 arcmin across (about 45,000 light-years) |
| About The Data | |
| Data Description | The HST observations include those from program (P. van Dokkum) |
| Instrument | ACS/WFC |
| Exposure Dates | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Filters | F606W, F814W |
| About The Image | |
| Color Info | These images are a composite of separate exposures acquired by the ACS/WFC instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope. Several filters were used to sample narrow wavelength ranges. The color results from assigning different hues (colors) to each monochromatic (grayscale) image associated with an individual filter. In this case, the assigned colors are: Blue: F606W Red: F814W |
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