Radio image of the 30 Doradus nebula with data from ALMA
This image shows the star-forming region 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula, in radio wavelengths, as observed by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). The bright red-yellow streaks reveal regions of cold, dense gas which have the potential to collapse and form stars. The unique web-like structure of the gas clouds is characteristic of the Tarantula Nebula.
Credit:ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/Wong et al.
About the Image
Id: | eso2209b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 15 June 2022, 19:15 |
Related releases: | eso2209 |
Size: | 4983 x 3930 px |
About the Object
Name: | 30 Doradus, Tarantula Nebula |
Type: | Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Star Formation |
Constellation: | Dorado |
Category: | Nebulae |
Image Formats
Wallpapers
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 5 38 45.17 |
Position (Dec): | -69° 4' 37.05" |
Field of view: | 8.32 x 6.56 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 90.1° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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Millimeter 13CO | 1.36 mm | Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Band 6 |
Millimeter 12CO | 1.3 mm | Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Band 6 |