Supernova 1987A in The Large Magellanic Cloud | Hubble
Image obtained with the European Southern Observatory Schmidt Telescope of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Supernova 1987A is clearly visible as the very bright star in the middle right. At the time of this image, the supernova was visible with the unaided eye from Earth.
Distance: 170,000 light years
Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Release Date: February 24, 2007
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