Spiral Galaxy NGC 3310
The central region of the 'star-burst' spiral galaxy NGC 3310 shows young and old stars evenly distributed. If this were the case with most galaxies, astronomers would be able to recognize faraway galaxies fairly easily. In most galaxies, however, the stars are segregated by age, making classifying the distant ones more difficult.
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About the Object
| Name: | IRAS 10356+5345, NGC 3310 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Galaxy : Activity : Starburst |
| Distance: | 55 million light years |
| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 10 38 46.28 |
| Position (Dec): | 53° 29' 57.72" |
| Field of view: | 1.27 x 1.24 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 209.8° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet Mid-UV | 300 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical Pseudogreen (Mid-UV + I) |
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WFPC2 | |
| Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |