2005-2006 Hubble image of progenitor system for Supernova 2012Z
These Hubble data from 2005 and 2006 show the progenitor system for Supernova 2012Z, a supernova in the outskirts of spiral galaxy NGC1309. The system is thought to be a binary system containing a helium star transferring material to a white dwarf which eventually exploded.
The annotated image of the galaxy shows the context for this system more clearly.
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About the Object
| Name: | NGC 1309 |
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| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 100 million light years |
| Constellation: | Eridanus |
| Category: | Stars |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 3 22 5.38 |
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| Position (Dec): | -15° 23' 15.10" |
| Field of view: | 0.03 x 0.03 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is -0.0° left of vertical |
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