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Light echo from Supernova 1987A
A double light echo from Supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) was observed on February 13, 1988 with the ESO 3.6 m telescope and the EFOSC instrument (observer: Dr. Michael Rosa). The light echoes are reflections in interstellar clouds in the LMC of the light from the bright supernova explosion, first observed on February 23, 1987.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso8802a |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 16 maart 1988 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso8802 |
| Grootte: | 1764 x 1293 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | SN 1987A |
| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Categorie: | Stars |
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch | ESO 3.6-metre telescope EFOSC |