The Circinus Galaxy and the position of SN 1996cr

The SuSI New Technology Telescope image as shown in eso0832b is shown again with a blow-up of the location of SN 1996cr. The data obtained in April 1994 of the supernova is not yet visible in this image. However, a small, powerful region of ionised gas is apparent and may be linked with the wind from the star that exploded.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0832c
Type:Observation
Release date:25 September 2008
Related releases:eso0832
Size:1522 x 983 px

About the Object

Name:Circinus Galaxy, SN 1996cr
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:13 million light years
Category:Galaxies

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Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
R
787 nmNew Technology Telescope
SUSI
Optical
Oii
New Technology Telescope
SUSI
Optical
H-alpha Continuum
New Technology Telescope
SUSI
Optical
H-alpha
New Technology Telescope
SUSI