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.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0608b
Type:Observatie
Publicatiedatum:23 februari 2006
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0608
Grootte:3919 x 1704 px

Over het object

Naam:Messier 100, SN 2006X
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Afstand:55 miljoen lichtjaren
Categorie:Stars

Afbeeldingstypen

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Achtergrond

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Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
Optisch
V
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Optisch
R
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Infrarood
I
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Ultraviolet
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Optisch
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarood
H-alpha
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarood
I
Very Large Telescope
FORS1

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