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Supernova remnant NGC 2060
Located in the direction of the constellation Dorado in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the resplendent object known as NGC 2060 is the aftermath of a supernova. These powerful explosions serve as the death knell for massive stars, blasting heated matter out into surrounding space at great speed.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | ngc2060-cc |
Type: | Observatie |
Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2009 23:18 |
Grootte: | 4440 x 5441 px |
Over het object
Naam: | NGC 2060 |
Type: | Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Supernova Remnant |
Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
Constellation: | Dorado |
Categorie: | Nebulae |
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