Ground-Based Image of Supernova 1994D in Galaxy NGC 4526
Supernovae are extremely luminous and cause a burst of radiation that often briefly outshines an entire galaxy, before fading from view over several weeks or months. During this short interval a supernova can radiate as much energy as the Sun is expected to emit over its entire life span.
Credit:NASA & ESA
About the Image
About the Object
Name: | NGC 4526, SN 1994D |
Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
Distance: | 50 million light years |
Constellation: | Virgo |
Category: | Galaxies Stars |
Coordinates
Position (RA): | 12 34 2.95 |
Position (Dec): | 7° 41' 58.17" |
Field of view: | 0.47 x 0.37 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 191.2° left of vertical |