Quasar PKS 2349
In this image astronomers can thoroughly examine the quasar's nucleus.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
Name: | PKS 2349 |
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Type: | Early Universe : Galaxy : Activity : AGN : Quasar |
Distance: | z=0.173 (redshift) |
Constellation: | Pisces |
Category: | Quasars and Black Holes |
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 23 51 56.11 |
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Position (Dec): | -1° 9' 13.38" |
Field of view: | 0.17 x 0.17 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 115.9° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |