A strange Supernova with a gamma-ray burst

The image was obtained before the explosion of supernova SN 1998bw. Image obtained using ESO 1-m Schmidt Telescope; 15 May 1985; 120-min exposure in red light.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9847b
Type:Observation
Release date:15 October 1998
Related releases:eso9847
Size:2924 x 2893 px

About the Object

Name:ESO184-G82, SN 1998bw
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:120 million light years
Constellation:Telescopium
Category:Stars

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Coordinates

Position (RA):19 35 3.32
Position (Dec):-52° 50' 43.74"
Field of view:3.57 x 3.53 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 0.0° left of vertical

Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Optical
R
ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope