Galaxy Cluster Abell 2218
This Hubble Space Telescope image of the rich galaxy cluster, Abell 2218, is a spectacular example of Gravitational Lensing. The arc-like pattern spread across the picture like a spider web is an illusion caused by the gravitational field of the cluster.
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About the Object
| Name: | Abell 2218 |
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| Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Type : Gravitationally Lensed Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster |
| Distance: | z=0.17 (redshift) |
| Constellation: | Draco |
| Category: | Star Clusters |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 16 35 51.66 |
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| Position (Dec): | 66° 12' 25.35" |
| Field of view: | 2.13 x 1.08 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 49.5° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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| Optical B | 450 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |