SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud

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. At the time of this image, the supernova was visible with the unaided eye.

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À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0708a
Type:Observation
Date de publication:24 février 2007
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0708
Taille:2179 x 2980 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:Large Magellanic Cloud, LMC, SN 1987A
Type:Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distance:170000 années lumière
Constellation:Dorado
Catégorie:Nebulae

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Coordinates

Position (RA):5 38 37.99
Position (Dec):-69° 5' 41.67"
Field of view:49.61 x 67.84 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 4.9° left of vertical

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