A Strange Supernova with a Gamma-Ray Burst
The image was obtained before the explosion of supernova SN 1998bw. Image obtained using ESO 1-m Schmidt Telescope; 15 May 1985; 120-min exposure in red light.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso9847b |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 15 October 1998 |
Related releases: | eso9847 |
Size: | 2924 x 2893 px |
About the Object
Name: | ESO184-G82, SN 1998bw |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral |
Distance: | 120 million light years |
Constellation: | Telescopium |
Category: | Stars |
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 19 35 3.32 |
Position (Dec): | -52° 50' 43.74" |
Field of view: | 3.57 x 3.53 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 0.0° left of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Telescope |
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Optical R | ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |
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