SN 2006X in Messier 100

Comparison between two images of Messier 100, taken in March 2002 with the VIMOS instrument on Melipal (VLT) and in February 2006 with FORS1 on Kueyen (VLT). The difference in colours comes from the different filters used. The supernova SN 2006X is clearly present in the FORS1 image as the bright object in the middle, just above the lower main spiral arm. It is not seen in the VIMOS image.

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ESO

Sobre la imagen

Identificador:eso0608b
Tipo:Observación
Fecha de publicación:23 de Febrero de 2006
Noticias relacionadas:eso0608
Tamaño:3919 x 1704 px

Sobre el objeto

Nombre:Messier 100, SN 2006X
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distancia:55 millón años luz
Categoría:Stars

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Colores y filtros

BandaTelescopio
Óptico
V
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Óptico
R
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Infrarrojo
I
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Oltravioleta
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarrojo
H-alpha
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarrojo
I
Very Large Telescope
FORS1

Notas: The right image was taken using VIMOS and the left with FORS1.