Hubble image archive
Compass Image for SN 2017ein
CreditsNASA, ESA, S. Van Dyk (Caltech), and W. Li (University of California)
- Date
- Jan 1, 2018
- Mission
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Archive ID
- hubblesite-images-2018-47-4250-image
Credits
NASA, ESA, S. Van Dyk (Caltech), and W. Li (University of California)Image Details
| About The Object | |
|---|---|
| Object Name | SN 2017ein in NGC 3938 |
| Object Description | Progenitor of Type Ic supernova |
| R.A. Position | 11:52:53.19 |
| Dec. Position | +44:07:25.63 |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Distance | NGC 3938 is located 65 million light-years away from Earth. |
| Dimensions | Image is about 2.5 arcmin across (31,000 light-years). |
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