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.

Créditos:

ESO

Sobre a imagem

Id:eso0608b
Tipo:Observação
Data de divulgação:23 de Fevereiro de 2006
Notícias relacionadas:eso0608
Tamanho:3919 x 1704 px

Sobre o objeto

Nome:Messier 100, SN 2006X
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distância:55 milhão anos-luz
Categoria:Stars

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Cores e filtros

BandaTelescópio
Óptico
V
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Óptico
R
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Infravermelho
I
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Ultravioleta
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Óptico
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infravermelho
H-alpha
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infravermelho
I
Very Large Telescope
FORS1

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