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
About the Image
| Id: | eso8706a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 31 March 1987 |
| Related releases: | eso8706 |
| Size: | 1434 x 1800 px |
About the Object
| Name: | SN 1987A, Tarantula Nebula |
| Type: | Local Universe : Nebula Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 170000 light years |
| Category: | Nebulae Stars |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical | ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |