SIMBA image of the infrared source IRAS 17271-3439

This SIMBA image is centered on IRAS 17271-3439 and includes an extended bright source that is associated with several compact HII regions as well as a cluster of weaker sources.

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About the Image

Id:	eso0131c
Type:	Observation
Release date:	30 August 2001
Related releases:	eso0131
Size:	800 x 888 px

About the Object

Name:	IRAS 17271-3439
Type:	Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region
Distance:	50000 light years
Category:	Nebulae

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Colours & filters

Band	Wavelength	Telescope
Millimeter	1.2 mm	Swedish��ESO Submillimetre Telescope SIMBA

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