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.

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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

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Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
g
475 nmGemini North
GMOS-N
Optical
r
630 nmGemini North
GMOS-N
Optical
i
780 nmGemini North
GMOS-N
Optical
H-alpha
655 nmGemini North
GMOS-N