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.

Kilde:

ESO

Om billedet

Id:eso9861a
Type:Observation
Udgivelsesdato:15. december 1998
Relaterede pressemeddelelser:eso9861
Størrelse:2943 x 1959 px

Om objektet

Navn:Supernova
Type:Early Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Afstand:z=0.51 (rødforskydning)
Kategori:Stars

Billedformater

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Farver & filtre

BåndTeleskop
Optisk
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New Technology Telescope
SUSI