Catching the Light of a Baby Supernova
Optical image of the host galaxy NGC 2770 obtained with Gemini North (GMOS) on March 6-7th 2008. SN 2008D is indicated. See Image Release for more details on this image and versions of this image without text and at high-resolution for publication.
Credit:Gemini Observatory GMOS-North Image
About the Image
| Id: | gemini0804b |
| Type: | Collage |
| Release date: | May 21, 2008, 8 p.m. |
| Related releases: | gemini0804 |
| Size: | 500 x 500 px |
About the Object
| Category: | Galaxies |
Wallpapers
Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical g | 475 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |
| Optical r | 630 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |
| Optical i | 780 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |
| Optical H-alpha | 655 nm | Gemini North GMOS-N |