Fast Radio Burst 180916 Host Galaxy (annotated)

Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

Fast Radio Burst 180916 Host Galaxy (annotated)

Image of the host galaxy of FRB 180916 (center) acquired with the 8-meter Gemini-North telescope of NOIRLab on Hawaii’s Maunakea. Images acquired in SDSS g’, r’, and z’ filters are used for the blue, green, and red colors, respectively. The position of the FRB in the spiral arm of the galaxy is marked by a green circle.

About the Image

ID: noirlab2002a
Type: Collage

About the Object

Name: FRB 180916.J0158+65

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