SN1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Image obtained with the ESO Schmidt Telescope of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Supernova 1987A is clearly visible as the very bright star in the middle right. At the time of this image, the supernova was visible with the unaided eye.
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About the Image
| Id: | eso0708a |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 24 February 2007 |
| Related releases: | eso0708 |
| Size: | 2179 x 2980 px |
About the Object
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 5 38 37.99 |
| Position (Dec): | -69° 5' 41.67" |
| Field of view: | 49.61 x 67.84 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 4.9° left of vertical |
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