Supernova 2005dh and spiral galaxy NGC 1559
Colour-composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1559 in the Reticulum constellation, obtained with the multi-mode FORS1 instrument on ESO's 8.2m VLT. The supernova, SN 2005df, is visible as the bright star just above the galaxy. Many background galaxies can also be seen in this image.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0527a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 24 August 2005 |
| Related releases: | eso0527 |
| Size: | 2030 x 1598 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 1559, SN 2005df |
| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 50 million light years |
| Constellation: | Reticulum |
| Category: | Galaxies |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 4 17 37.36 |
| Position (Dec): | -62° 47' 2.99" |
| Field of view: | 6.77 x 5.33 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° right of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 557 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical R | 655 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Infrared I | 768 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical H-alpha | 660 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |