The star formation region NGC 3324
The Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory has imaged a region of star formation called NGC 3324. The intense radiation from several of NGC 3324's massive, blue-white stars has carved out a cavity in the surrounding gas and dust. The ultraviolet radiation from these young hot stars also cause the gas cloud to glow in rich colours.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso1207a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 1 February 2012, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1207 |
| Size: | 6663 x 6663 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 3324 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Star Formation |
| Distance: | 7500 light years |
| Constellation: | Carina |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 10 37 16.88 |
| Position (Dec): | -58° 37' 47.52" |
| Field of view: | 26.43 x 26.43 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 550 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical OIII | 501 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical R | 660 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |
| Optical H-alpha | 656 nm | MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope WFI |