SN 2006X in Messier 100
Comparison between two images of Messier 100, taken in March 2002 with the VIMOS instrument on Melipal (VLT) and in February 2006 with FORS1 on Kueyen (VLT). The difference in colours comes from the different filters used. The supernova SN 2006X is clearly present in the FORS1 image as the bright object in the middle, just above the lower main spiral arm. It is not seen in the VIMOS image.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0608b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 23 February 2006 |
| Related releases: | eso0608 |
| Size: | 3919 x 1704 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Messier 100, SN 2006X |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 55 million light years |
| Category: | Stars |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical V | Very Large Telescope VIMOS |
| Optical R | Very Large Telescope VIMOS |
| Infrared I | Very Large Telescope VIMOS |
| Ultraviolet U | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical V | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Optical R | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Infrared H-alpha | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
| Infrared I | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
Notes: The right image was taken using VIMOS and the left with FORS1.