Distant Supernova 1997ce
These supernovae belong to a class called Type Ia, which are considered reliable distance indicators. Looking at great distances also means looking back in time because of the finite velocity of light.
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About the Image
NASA press release
NASA caption
NASA caption
| Id: | opo9802c |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 8 January 1998, 06:00 |
| Size: | 250 x 251 px |
About the Object
| Name: | SN 1997CE |
| Type: | • Early Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova • Stars Images/Videos • Miscellaneous Images/Videos |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Optical R |
675 nm | Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
| Infrared I |
814 nm | Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
