Ground-Based Image of Supernova 1994D in Galaxy NGC 4526
Supernovae are extremely luminous and cause a burst of radiation that often briefly outshines an entire galaxy, before fading from view over several weeks or months. During this short interval a supernova can radiate as much energy as the Sun is expected to emit over its entire life span.
Credit:NASA & ESA
About the Image
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 4526, SN 1994D |
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| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Supernova |
| Distance: | 50 million light years |
| Constellation: | Virgo |
| Category: | Galaxies Stars |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 12 34 2.95 |
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| Position (Dec): | 7° 41' 58.17" |
| Field of view: | 0.47 x 0.37 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 191.2° left of vertical |
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