Wide-field image of NGC 6302 (ground-based image)

This image from the Digitized Sky Survey shows the planetary nebula NGC 6302 and its surroundings.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, Digitized Sky Survey 2

About the Image

Id:heic2011d
Type:Observation
Release date:18 June 2020, 19:00
Related releases:heic2011
Size:15013 x 7136 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 6302
Type:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Planetary
Constellation:Scorpius
Category:Nebulae

Image Formats

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Coordinates

Position (RA):17 13 43.85
Position (Dec):-37° 6' 15.80"
Field of view:252.71 x 120.12 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.1° right of vertical


Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
B
479 nm Digitized Sky Survey 2
Optical
R
649 nm Digitized Sky Survey 2
Optical
I
825 nm Digitized Sky Survey 2

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