Globular cluster NGC 4147
This globular cluster, NGC 4147, seen with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, was one of many which were used by astronomers to measure the total mass of the Milky Way.
NGC 4147 is located about 60 000 light-years from Earth in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (the Berenice's hair).
Credit:ESA/Hubble & NASA, T. Sohn et al.
About the Image
| Id: | heic1905c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 March 2019, 16:00 |
| Related releases: | heic1905 |
| Size: | 4136 x 4154 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 4147 |
| Type: | Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster : Globular |
| Distance: | 60000 light years |
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Category: | Star Clusters |
Image Formats
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 10 6.17 |
| Position (Dec): | 18° 32' 32.74" |
| Field of view: | 3.45 x 3.46 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 17.3° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical V | 606 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
| Optical I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |