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.

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ESO

A proposito dell'immagine

Identificazione:eso0608b
Tipo:Osservazione
Data di pubblicazione:23 Febbraio 2006
Notizie relative:eso0608
Dimensione:3919 x 1704 px

A proposito delll'oggetto

Nome:Messier 100, SN 2006X
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova
Distanza:55 Milione Anni luce
Categoria:Stars

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Colori e filtri

BandaTelescopio
Ottico
V
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Ottico
R
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Infrarosso
I
Very Large Telescope
VIMOS
Ultravioletto
U
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Ottico
V
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Ottico
R
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarosso
H-alpha
Very Large Telescope
FORS1
Infrarosso
I
Very Large Telescope
FORS1

Note: The right image was taken using VIMOS and the left with FORS1.