Gemini South image of NGC 5426-27 (Arp 271)
Gemini South image of NGC 5426-27 (Arp 271) as imaged by the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
About the Image
| Id: | gemini0805a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 26, 2008, 8 p.m. |
| Related releases: | gemini0805 |
| Related announcements: | noaoann08016 |
| Size: | 2048 x 1923 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Arp 271, NGC 5426, NGC 5427 |
| Distance: | 120 million light years |
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 14 3 25.83 |
| Position (Dec): | -6° 2' 50.08" |
| Field of view: | 4.99 x 4.69 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 128.0° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical g | 475 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
| Optical r | 630 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
| Optical i | 780 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |
| Optical H-alpha | 656 nm | Gemini South GMOS-S |