The VLT Records Faint Structures in Colliding Galaxies

The image shows a view of IC 1182, based on a mosaic of sky exposures with the VLT Test Camera through a red optical filter. The image displays the intricate features in the central area in detail.

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About the Image

Id:	eso9834b
Type:	Observation
Release date:	31 July 1998
Related releases:	eso9834
Size:	2900 x 2568 px

About the Object

Name:	IC 1182
Type:	• Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Irregular
Distance:	550 million light years
Category:	• Galaxies

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Colours & filters

Band	Telescope
Optical R	Very Large Telescope

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