About the Object

Constellation: Cassiopeia
Category: Stars

Coordinates

Position (RA):23 23 25.96
Position (Dec):58° 49' 5.35"
Field of view:7.41 x 7.41 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.5° left of vertical



Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
R
625 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS
Optical
I
775 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS
Optical
Z
850 nmHubble Space Telescope
ACS

Hubble’s view of Cassiopeia A

This is an image taken with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope that provides a detailed look at the tattered remains of a supernova explosion known as Cassiopeia A (Cas A). The image shows the complex and intricate structure of the star's shattered fragments.

This image was captured in 2004.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration.
Acknowledgement: R. A. Fesen (Dartmouth College, USA) and J. Long (ESA/Hubble

About the Image

Id: weic2311c
Type: Observation
Release date: 7 April 2023, 16:00
Size: 4008 x 4009 px


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