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
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Credits

NASA, ESA, and P. van Dokkum (Yale University)

Image Details

About The Object
Object NameNGC 1052-DF2
Object DescriptionUltra Diffuse Galaxy
R.A. Position02:41:46.728
Dec. Position-08:24:09.871
ConstellationCetus
DistanceThe galaxy is 62 million light-years away from Earth.
DimensionsImage is 2.5 arcmin across (about 45,000 light-years)
About The Data
Data DescriptionThe HST observations include those from program (P. van Dokkum)
InstrumentACS/WFC
Exposure Dates16 Nov 2016
FiltersF606W, F814W
About The Image
Color InfoThese 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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