Via Flickr:
SN 2011fe is a type la supernova and is located south of the center of M101, which lies some 21 million light-years away. Type Ia supernovae are catastrophic explosions that result from binary stars consisting of a white dwarf star and a companion, in which the dwarf draws material from its companion until reaching a critical point, reigniting nuclear fusion and causing a runaway explosion of the white dwarf that typically outshines the entire host galaxy for some time.
Image Taken: 27 Aug 11
Object: SN 2011fe located in M101 Mount: HEQ5 Pro
Imaging scope: AT8RC
Imaging FL: 1625mm
Imaging camera: Hypercam modded Canon T1i
Sunday 28 August 2011
Supernova 2011fe - 27 Aug 11
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