Panning across Spiral Galaxy NGC 3981 | ESO
This pan video takes a close look at the spiral galaxy NGC 3981 in the constellation of Crater (The Cup). This object was captured by FORS2— an instrument mounted on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT)— as part of the ESO Cosmic Gems Program, which showcases the beauty of the southern skies when conditions do not allow scientific observations to be made.
Distance: about 62 million light-years
Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO), James Creasey
Duration: 30 seconds
Release Date: September 12, 2018
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