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DescriptionVST image of the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17 (Omega Nebula).jpg
The first released VST image shows the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula, as it has never been seen before. This vast region of gas, dust and hot young stars lies in the heart of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). The VST field of view is so large that the entire nebula, including its fainter outer parts, is captured — and retains its superb sharpness across the entire image. The data were processed using the Astro-WISE software system developed by E.A. Valentijn and collaborators at Groningen and elsewhere.
ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: OmegaCen/Astro-WISE/Kapteyn Institute
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The first released VST image shows the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula, as it has never been seen before. This vast region of gas, dust and hot young stars lies in the heart of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). The VST field of view is so large that the entire nebula, including its fainter outer parts, is captured— and retains its superb sharpness across the entire image. The data were processed using the Astro-WISE software system developed by E.A. Valentijn and collaborators at Groningen and elsewhere. #L
Date and time of data generation
12:00, 8 June 2011
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16,017 px
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16,017 px
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8
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LZW
Pixel composition
RGB
Orientation
Normal
Number of components
3
Horizontal resolution
72 dpi
Vertical resolution
72 dpi
Data arrangement
chunky format
Software used
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer 6.2.9200.16384
File change date and time
14:12, 28 May 2013
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Uncalibrated
Image height
16,017 px
Image width
16,017 px
Date metadata was last modified
19:36, 17 October 2011
Date and time of digitizing
21:20, 25 May 2011
Credit/Provider
ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: OmegaCen/Astro-WISE/Kapteyn Institute