Hubble image of Abell S1063
Abell S1063, a galaxy cluster, was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope as part of the Frontier Fields programme. The huge mass of the cluster acts as a cosmic magnifying glass and enlarges even more distant galaxies, so they become bright enough for Hubble to see.
Credit:NASA, ESA, and J. Lotz (STScI)
About the Image
| Id: | heic1615a |
|---|---|
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 21 July 2016, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic2016, heic1820, heic1718, heic1615 |
| Size: | 2243 x 2511 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Abell S1063 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.348 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Grus |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Wallpapers
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 22 48 44.44 |
|---|---|
| Position (Dec): | -44° 31' 48.20" |
| Field of view: | 2.07 x 2.32 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 7.3° right of vertical |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 435 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Infrared Z | 1.05 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Infrared H | 1.6 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Infrared JH | 1.4 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Infrared J | 1.25 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |