SN 2006X in Messier 100

Comparison between two images of Messier 100, taken in March 2002 with the VIMOS instrument on Melipal (VLT) and in February 2006 with FORS1 on Kueyen (VLT). The difference in colours comes from the different filters used. The supernova SN 2006X is clearly present in the FORS1 image as the bright object in the middle, just above the lower main spiral arm. It is not seen in the VIMOS image.

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Über das Bild

ID:eso0608b
Typ:Beobachtung
Veröffentlichungsdatum:23. Februar 2006
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Über das Objekt

Name:Messier 100, SN 2006X
Typ:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Entfernung:55 Million Lichtjahre
Kategorie:Stars

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Farben & Filter

SpektralbereichTeleskop
Optisch
V
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Optisch
R
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Infrarot
I
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Ultraviolett
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarot
H-alpha
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarot
I
Very Large Telescope
FORS1

Endnoten: The right image was taken using VIMOS and the left with FORS1.