Image of Supernova 1987A
This Hubble image of Supernova 1987A shows the brightening ring of supernova debris. The closest supernova seen in almost 400 years, Supernova 1987A is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Credit:NASA, ESA and Pete Challis (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics)
About the Image
Id: | ann1111a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 9 June 2011, 15:00 |
Related announcements: | ann1111 |
Size: | 2382 x 1816 px |
About the Object
Name: | SN 1987A |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
Distance: | 170000 light years |
Constellation: | Dorado |
Category: | Stars |
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 5 35 27.97 |
Position (Dec): | -69° 16' 11.22" |
Field of view: | 0.04 x 0.03 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 1.8° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical B | 435 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical V | 555 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical R | 625 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |