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Supernova at Redshift z = 0.51

The image shows a supernova at redshift z = 0.51 (corresponding to a distance of about 10,000 million light-years) is observed on five dates with the SUSI camera at the 3.6-m New Technology Telescope (NTT). The host galaxy is clearly visible and the supernova reaches its maximum brightness around 13 March 1997, after which it fades.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9861a
Type:Collage
Release date:15 December 1998
Related releases:eso9861
Size:2943 x 1959 px

About the Object

Name:Supernova
Type:• Early Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
• X - Stars
Distance:z=0.51 (redshift)

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BandTelescope
Optical
R
New Technology Telescope
SUSI

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