The area around dwarf galaxy DDO 68 (ground-based image)
This image from the Digitized Sky Survey shows the area around 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: | heic1421b |
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Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 25 September 2014, 16:00 |
Related releases: | heic1421 |
Size: | 10597 x 9300 px |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 9 56 46.48 |
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Position (Dec): | 28° 49' 49.43" |
Field of view: | 178.11 x 156.31 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.6° left of vertical |