Currently, sci.esa.int is under review and not being updated. For the latest information and news from ESA science missions and scientific results, please visit esa.int. For a comprehensive overview of ESA’s Science Programme and its missions, please refer to science.esa.int. For in-depth technical information aimed at ESA's scientific communities, you may also wish to consult cosmos.esa.int.

Asset Publisher

Back Overview of the Large Magellanic Cloud (ground-based image)

Overview of the Large Magellanic Cloud (ground-based image)


Date: 16 January 2013
Depicts: Large Magellanic Cloud, LHA 120-N 11B, N11
Copyright: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2. Acknowledgment: Davide De Martin

This wide field view of part of the Large Magellanic Cloud includes the location of the N11 star formation region. This image was created from digitised photographs through red and blue filters. The field of view is about three degrees across.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
12-Apr-2026 11:51 UT

ShortUrl Portlet

Shortcut URL

https://sci.esa.int/s/8Z5r4xW

Latest Selection

Also Available As

Related Images

Related Videos

Caption & Press Release

Related Publications

Related Links

See Also

Documentation