Hubble view of barred spiral galaxy Messier 83
This new Hubble image shows the scatterings of bright stars and thick dust that make up spiral galaxy Messier 83, otherwise known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. One of the largest and closest barred spirals to us, this galaxy is dramatic and mysterious; it has hosted a large number of supernova explosions, and appears to have a double nucleus lurking at its core.
Credit:NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Acknowledgement: William Blair (Johns Hopkins University)
About the Image
| Id: | heic1403a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 9 January 2014, 16:20 |
| Related releases: | heic1403 |
| Size: | 11405 x 7419 px |
About the Object
| Name: | M83, Messier 83 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
| Distance: | 15 million light years |
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 13 37 0.37 |
| Position (Dec): | -29° 51' 47.48" |
| Field of view: | 7.52 x 4.89 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 84.7° right of vertical |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet U | 336 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical B | 438 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical I | 547 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |
| Optical V | 555 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFC3 |