A strange Supernova with a gamma-ray burst
The image was obtained before the explosion of supernova SN 1998bw. Image obtained using ESO 1-m Schmidt Telescope; 15 May 1985; 120-min exposure in red light.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso9847b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 15 October 1998 |
| Related releases: | eso9847 |
| Size: | 2924 x 2893 px |
About the Object
| Name: | ESO184-G82, SN 1998bw |
| Type: | Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 120 million light years |
| Constellation: | Telescopium |
| Category: | Stars |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 19 35 3.32 |
| Position (Dec): | -52° 50' 43.74" |
| Field of view: | 3.57 x 3.53 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.0° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical R | ESO 1-metre Schmidt telescope |