The Circinus Galaxy and the position of SN 1996cr

The SuSI New Technology Telescope image as shown in eso0832b is shown again with a blow-up of the location of SN 1996cr. The data obtained in April 1994 of the supernova is not yet visible in this image. However, a small, powerful region of ionised gas is apparent and may be linked with the wind from the star that exploded.

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About the Image

Id:	eso0832c
Type:	Observation
Release date:	25 September 2008
Related releases:	eso0832
Size:	1522 x 983 px

About the Object

Name:	Circinus Galaxy, SN 1996cr
Type:	Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral
Distance:	13 million light years
Category:	Galaxies

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Colours & filters

Band	Wavelength	Telescope
Optical Oii		New Technology Telescope SUSI
Optical R	787 nm	New Technology Telescope SUSI
Optical H-alpha Continuum		New Technology Telescope SUSI
Optical H-alpha		New Technology Telescope SUSI

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