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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.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0708a |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 24 februari 2007 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0708 |
| Grootte: | 2179 x 2980 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | Large Magellanic Cloud, LMC, SN 1987A |
| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Afstand: | 170000 lichtjaren |
| Constellation: | Dorado |
| Categorie: | Nebulae |
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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Kleuren & filters
| Band | Telescoop |
|---|---|
| Optisch | ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |