Wide-field image of Abell S1063 (ground-based image)
This ground-based image shows the galaxy cluster Abell S1063 and its surroundings.
Credit:NASA, ESA, Digitized Sky Survey 2
Acknowledgement: Davide De Martin
About the Image
| Id: | heic1615c |
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| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 21 July 2016, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1718, heic1615 |
| Size: | 10743 x 11371 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Abell S1063 |
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| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.348 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Grus |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 22 49 14.12 |
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| Position (Dec): | -44° 30' 17.01" |
| Field of view: | 182.69 x 193.37 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.8° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical R | 630 nm | Digitized Sky Survey 2 |
| Optical I | 797 nm | Digitized Sky Survey 2 |