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 |
View in ESASky:
View in WorldWide Telescope:
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical R | 625 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Optical I | 775 nm | Hubble Space Telescope ACS |
| Optical Z | 850 nm | Hubble 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 | |
