Spectrum of RX J0806.3+1527

The spectrum of RX J0806.3+1527, obtained with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument on VLT ANTU. Many emission lines of ionized helium (He II) and some of doubly ionized carbon (C III) and nitrogen (N III) are seen. They testify to the very high surface temperature of the stars in this system. The image is derived from an 18 000 second spectral exposure with FORS1 on VLT ANTU in January 2001.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0211b
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:15 maart 2002
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0211
Grootte:1512 x 800 px

Over het object

Naam:RX J0806.3+1527
Type:Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable : X-Ray Binary (Star)
Afstand:1600 lichtjaren
Categorie:Stars

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Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
Optisch
Niii
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
Ciii
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
Heii
Very Large Telescope
FORS1