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 |
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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 |