The galaxy cluster Abell 2218
This image shows the full overview of the galaxy cluster Abell 2218 and its gravitational lenses. This image was taken by Hubble in 1999 during the Early Release Observations made immediately after the Hubble Servicing Mission 3A.
Credit:About the Image
| Id: | heic0113c |
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| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 5 October 2001, 15:00 |
| Related releases: | heic0113 |
| Size: | 3109 x 1587 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Abell 2218 |
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| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Type : Gravitationally Lensed Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.17 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Draco |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 16 35 53.45 |
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| Position (Dec): | 66° 12' 26.49" |
| Field of view: | 2.58 x 1.32 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 160.4° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 450 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |