The Bubble Nebula
The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is an emission nebula located 8 000 light-years away. This stunning new image was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 26th year in space.
Credit:NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team
About the Image
| Id: | heic1608a |
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| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 21 April 2016, 17:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1701, heic1608 |
| Related announcements: | ann1806, ann1805, ann1707 |
| Size: | 7857 x 7462 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635 |
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| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
| Distance: | 8000 light years |
| Constellation: | Cassiopeia |
| Category: | Anniversary Nebulae |
Image Formats
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 23 20 42.09 |
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| Position (Dec): | 61° 11' 28.39" |
| Field of view: | 5.19 x 4.93 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 33.6° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical O III | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical H-alpha | 657 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical N II | 658 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |