VLA Radio Image of Hercules A (3C 348)
Dublin Core
Title
VLA Radio Image of Hercules A (3C 348)
Subject
Hercules A, Herc A, 3C 348
Description
ABOUT THIS IMAGE
This VLA radio composite image shows the active galaxy 3C 348, also known as Hercules A. The VLA data, which record frequencies from 4-9 GHz, were taken in 2010-2011.
This VLA radio composite image shows the active galaxy 3C 348, also known as Hercules A. The VLA data, which record frequencies from 4-9 GHz, were taken in 2010-2011.
ABOUT THE OBJECT
Object Name:
Hercules A, Herc A, 3C 348
Object Description:
Active Galaxy; Radio Galaxy
Object Position:
R. A. 16h 51m 8.14s
Dec. 04° 59' 33.32"
Constellation:
Hercules
Distance:
2.1 billion light-years (637 million parsecs or redshift z = 0.156)
Source
https://hubblesite.org/image/3113/gallery
Date
2012-11-29
Type
Still Image
Identifier
STScI-2012-47
Files
Collection
Citation
“VLA Radio Image of Hercules A (3C 348),” Dominican University SOIS Omeka Site, accessed November 14, 2024, http://108.166.64.190/omeka222/items/show/1887.