Star cluster R136 - wide field and planetary camera
Computer processing of the HST image sharpens the appearance of the cluster by subtracting stellar halos introduced by spherical aberration in the HST optics.
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | 30 Doradus, R136 |
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| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster Local Universe : Nebula |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Category: | Star Clusters |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 38 42.35 |
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| Position (Dec): | -69° 6' 3.09" |
| Field of view: | 0.18 x 0.17 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | 368 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC1 |