Supernova at redshift z = 0.51

The image shows a supernova at redshift z = 0.51 (corresponding to a distance of about 10,000 million light-years) is observed on five dates with the SUSI camera at the 3.6-m New Technology Telescope (NTT). The host galaxy is clearly visible and the supernova reaches its maximum brightness around 13 March 1997, after which it fades.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso9861a
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:15 december 1998
Gerelateerde berichten:eso9861
Grootte:2943 x 1959 px

Over het object

Naam:Supernova
Type:Early Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Afstand:z=0.51 (roodverschuiving)
Categorie:Stars

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Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
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New Technology Telescope
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