Supernova 1994D in the galaxy NGC 4526

This image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy NGC 4526 and its supernova 1994D (lower left).

Credit:

NASA/ESA, The Hubble Key Project Team and The High-Z Supernova Search Team

About the Image

Id:ann11014a
Type:Observation
Release date:31 March 2011, 12:00
Related announcements:ann11014
Size:2608 x 2608 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 4526, SN 1994D
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Lenticular
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:50 million light years
Constellation:Virgo
Category:Galaxies
Stars

Image Formats

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Coordinates

Position (RA):12 34 0.97
Position (Dec):7° 42' 11.29"
Field of view:0.49 x 0.49 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 169.1° right of vertical

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Infrared
Near-IR
814 nmHubble Space Telescope
WFPC2
Optical555 nmHubble Space Telescope
WFPC2