The Circinus Galaxy and the position of SN 1996cr
The SuSI New Technology Telescope image as shown in eso0832b is shown again with a blow-up of the location of SN 1996cr. The data obtained in April 1994 of the supernova is not yet visible in this image. However, a small, powerful region of ionised gas is apparent and may be linked with the wind from the star that exploded.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0832c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 25 September 2008 |
| Related releases: | eso0832 |
| Size: | 1522 x 983 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Circinus Galaxy, SN 1996cr |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 13 million light years |
| Category: | Galaxies |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical R | 787 nm | New Technology Telescope SUSI |
| Optical Oii | New Technology Telescope SUSI | |
| Optical H-alpha Continuum | New Technology Telescope SUSI | |
| Optical H-alpha | New Technology Telescope SUSI |