Hubble image archive
NICMOS Pa-alpha/continuum composite
CreditsE.J. Schreier (STScI), and NASA
- Date
- Jan 1, 1998
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-1998-14-645-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>NICMOS |
| Exposure Dates | August 11, 1997 |
| Filters | 1.87 microns (Paschen alpha) |
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Source
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