Michael A. Stecker
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M51
and supernova SN1994i
M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy ( NGC
5194), is seen here with an
actively exploding supernova
in April, 1994. The supernova is located at about the 11 o'clock position close to the galaxy's nucleus.
Photographic Data:
A Celestron 14-inch f/11 SCT was
used with a 35 mm camera and
hypersensitized Kodak Fujicolor
HG 400 film. A single 90-minute
exposure was made while centered
at RA 13 hrs, 30 min and
Declination +47.2 degrees. The
galaxy's size is 11.3' x 6.9'
and its brightness is 9.0 magnitude. The exposure was made on the night of April 16, 1994. The negative was scanned and then processed in the computer. |