Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 0 59 5.83 |
|---|---|
| Position (Dec): | -72° 10' 34.42" |
| Field of view: | 3.85 x 4.57 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 5.5° right of vertical |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
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Optical
V | 555 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
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Optical
I | 814 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
NGC 346 (Hubble)
This image features NGC 346, one of the most dynamic star-forming regions in nearby galaxies, as seen by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
NCG 346 is located in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a dwarf galaxy close to our Milky Way.
Credit:NASA, ESA, A. James (STScI)
About the Image
| Id: | weic2301c | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Observation | |
| Release date: | 11 January 2023, 19:15 | |
| Size: | 7387 x 8777 px | |
