'Eta twins' in Galaxy M83

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spitzer_sig16-004 January 6th, 2016

Credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) and R. Khan (GSFC and ORAU)

Hubble view of M83 -- the only galaxy known to host two potential "Eta twins." Its high rate of star formation increases the chances of finding massive stars that have recently undergone an Eta Carinae-like outburst. Bottom: Hubble data showing the locations of M83's Eta twins.

Provider: Spitzer Space Telescope

Image Source: http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/6153-sig16-004--Eta-twins-in-Galaxy-M83

Curator: Spitzer Space Telescope, Pasadena, CA, USA

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Object Name
M83
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sig16-004
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M83
Credits
NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) and R. Khan (GSFC and ORAU)
Release Date
2016-01-06
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Redshift
Reference Url
http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/6153-sig16-004--Eta-twins-in-Galaxy-M83
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Collage
Image Quality
Good
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Equinox
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Spitzer Space Telescope
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http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu
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1200 E. California Blvd.
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Pasadena
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CA
Postal Code
91125
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USA
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Spitzer Science Center
Publisher ID
spitzer
Resource ID
sig16-004.tif
Metadata Date
2016-01-06
Metadata Version
1.2
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