Dwarf galaxy DDO 68
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows a cosmic oddity, dwarf galaxy DDO 68.
This ragged collection of stars and gas clouds looks at first glance like a recently-formed galaxy in our own cosmic neighbourhood. But, is it really as young as it looks?
Credit:About the Image
| Id: | heic1421a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 25 September 2014, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1421 |
| Size: | 3869 x 2184 px |
About the Object
| Name: | DDO 68 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Size : Dwarf |
| Distance: | 40 million light years |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 9 56 45.56 |
| Position (Dec): | 28° 49' 15.66" |
| Field of view: | 3.23 x 1.82 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 104.9° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical H-alpha | 658 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |