SIMBA image of the infrared source IRAS 17271-3439
This SIMBA image is centered on IRAS 17271-3439 and includes an extended bright source that is associated with several compact HII regions as well as a cluster of weaker sources.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0131c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 30 August 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0131 |
| Size: | 800 x 888 px |
About the Object
| Name: | IRAS 17271-3439 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region |
| Distance: | 50000 light years |
| Category: | Nebulae |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeter | 1.2 mm | Swedish–ESO Submillimetre Telescope SIMBA |