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A Stretched Ring of Galactic Light from Quasar PG1115+080 in Infrared

In this NICMOS image, the four quasar images and the lens galaxy have been subtracted, revealing a nearly complete ring of infrared light. CreditsCredit: Christopher D. Impey (University of Arizona)

Date
Jan 1, 1998
Mission
Hubble Space Telescope
Archive ID
hubblesite-images-1998-37-725-image
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In this NICMOS image, the four quasar images and the lens galaxy have been subtracted, revealing a nearly complete ring of infrared light.

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Credit: Christopher D. Impey (University of Arizona)

Image Details

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Object NamePG1115+080

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