C-ngc253_w12

Creator: Spitzer Space Telescope, Pasadena, CA, USA

Image Use Policy: Public Domain

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Image Details

Image Type
Observation
Object Name
Sculptor Galaxy NGC 253
Subject - Local Universe
Galaxy » Type » Spiral
Galaxy » Type » Barred
Galaxy » Activity » Starburst

Distance

Universescale2
11,400,000 light years

Position Details

C-ngc253_w12
Position (ICRS)
RA = 0h 47m 33.6s
DEC = -25° 17’ 20.6”
Orientation
North is 26.3° CCW
Field of View
36.7 x 22.9 arcminutes
Constellation
Sculptor

Color Mapping

  Telescope Spectral Band Wavelength
Arrow_left_blue WISE Infrared (Near-IR) 3.4 µm
Arrow_left_cyan WISE Infrared (Near-IR) 4.6 µm
Arrow_left_ WISE 12.0 µm
Arrow_left_ WISE 22.0 µm
Spectrum_ir1
Arrow_top_blue
Arrow_top_cyan
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