Galaxy M101 After Supernova (IMAGE)

University of Arizona

Galaxy M101 After Supernova

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That same galaxy in a NASA Swift image is shown, with bars indicating the location of supernova SN 2011fe. The Swift image is a false-color image with UV emission blue and optical emission red.

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NASA/Swift

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