Pre- and post-images of the galaxy M 74

Pre- and post-images of the galaxy M 74 with inset showing close-up of area around SN 2003gd (indicated by arrow). Both images were obtained with the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph on the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii. Both color composite images were made from g’, r’ and i’ filtered images. Pre-supernova images were made in August 2001 and post-supernova images obtained in September 2008. A publication-quality version of the pre-supernova image of M 74 is available.