Brightness decline of Nova in NGC 1316

This composite image shows the blue images (B-filter) obtained in January 9 (upper left), 12 (upper right), 15 (lower left) and 19 (lower right), 2000, respectively. The decline of the brightness of the objects is obvious.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0024c
Type:Observation
Release date:28 July 2000
Related releases:eso0024
Size:800 x 802 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1316
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Lenticular
Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable : Nova
Distance:60 million light years
Category:Galaxies
Stars

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Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Optical
B
Very Large Telescope
FORS1