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Supernova in galaxy M82 in Ursa Major

by

Nasa/ESA/Novapix

Reference

a-snv01-99503

Date

2014-02-27

SN 2014J is a type Ia supernova discovered on january 21 2014 in M82. M82 is a prototypical irregular type galaxy located 12 million light years away in Ursa Major constellation. M82 is also the closest starburst galaxy to the Milky Way. This Hubble photograph was taken on January 31 2014, as the supernova approached its peak brightness.