Spiral galaxy NGC 1309
This image shows spiral galaxy NGC 1309. Astronomers have observed a rare type Iax supernova in the outskirts of the galaxy. The stellar explosion, known as Supernova 2012Z, s highlighted in the annotated version of this image.
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About the Object
Name: | NGC 1309 |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
Distance: | 100 million light years |
Constellation: | Eridanus |
Category: | Stars |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 3 22 5.63 |
Position (Dec): | -15° 23' 43.26" |
Field of view: | 1.71 x 1.18 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 3.0° left of vertical |