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Supernova 1987A and the Tarantula Nebula
Image obtained with the ESO Schmidt Telescope of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Supernova 1987A is clearly visible as the very bright star in the middle right.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
Id: | eso8706a |
Type: | Observatie |
Publicatiedatum: | 31 maart 1987 |
Gerelateerde berichten: | eso8706 |
Grootte: | 1434 x 1800 px |
Over het object
Naam: | SN 1987A, Tarantula Nebula |
Type: | Local Universe : Nebula Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
Categorie: | Nebulae Stars |
Kleuren & filters
Band | Telescoop |
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Optisch | ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |