2013 Hubble image of Supernova 2012Z
This image shows Supernova 2012Z, found in the outskirts of the spiral galaxy NGC 1309.
The stellar blast is a member of a unique class of supernova called Type Iax. These supernovae are less energetic, and hence fainter on average, than their well-known cousins Type Ia supernovae, which also originate from exploding white dwarfs in binary systems.
The location of the supernova in the galaxy is highlighted in the annotated image.
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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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