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.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
Name: | SN 1997CE |
Type: | Early Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
Constellation: | Hercules |
Category: | Miscellaneous Stars |
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 17 7 48.24 |
Position (Dec): | 44° 1' 25.70" |
Field of view: | 1.23 x 1.24 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 52.6° right of vertical |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical R | 675 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Infrared I | 814 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |