Spitzer image of Messier 82
Composite image of the active galaxy Messier 82 from infrared observations by Spitzer Space Telescope in three wavelength bands coded in red (longest wavelength), green, and blue (shortest wavelengths).
Credit:NASA/JPL-Caltech/C. Engelbracht (University of Arizona)
About the Image
Id: | heic0604f |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 24 April 2006, 15:00 |
Related releases: | heic0604 |
Size: | 4522 x 3618 px |
About the Object
Name: | Cigar Galaxy, M 82, Messier 82 |
Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Activity : Starburst |
Distance: | 13 million light years |
Constellation: | Ursa Major |
Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
Large JPEG
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Publication TIFF 4K
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Screensize JPEG
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Wallpapers
1024x768
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1280x1024
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1600x1200
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1920x1200
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2048x1536
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 9 55 54.93 |
Position (Dec): | 69° 40' 52.89" |
Field of view: | 7.53 x 6.03 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 50.0° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Infrared Near-IR | 3.6 μm | Spitzer Space Telescope IRAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 4.5 μm | Spitzer Space Telescope IRAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 5.8 μm | Spitzer Space Telescope IRAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 8.0 μm | Spitzer Space Telescope IRAC |