Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
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Discovery of supernova 1993J C016 / 9604
Discovery of supernova 1993J. X-ray telescope images of the central region of the galaxy M81 in October 1992 (left) and April 1993 (right), showing the appearance of the supernova SN 1993J (arrowed, lower right). A supernova is the explosive death of a large star. This supernova was discovered on 28 March 1993 by Spanish amateur astronomer Francisco Garcia Diaz. SN 1993J is around 11 million light years distant, in the constellation Ursa Major. The discovery was followed by other observations, including these images obtained with the PSPC sensors on the ROSAT satellite X-ray telescope. The scale bar (left) shows an angular distance of one arcminute
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the discovery of supernova 1993J. The image showcases a series of X-ray telescope images taken in October 1992 and April 1993, revealing the evolution of this explosive event. Located approximately 11 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major, SN 1993J marks the dramatic death of a massive star. The credit for this remarkable find goes to Spanish amateur astronomer Francisco Garcia Diaz, who spotted this celestial phenomenon on March 28th, 1993. Following its discovery, extensive research and observations were conducted to unravel the mysteries surrounding this exploding star. Comparing these X-ray telescope images obtained with PSPC sensors on the ROSAT satellite provides valuable insights into SN 1993J's birth and explosion. The left side shows an image from October 1992 while the right side displays an image from April 1993, clearly highlighting the appearance of SN 1993J with an arrow pointing towards it. This extraordinary photograph not only represents a significant milestone in astronomical history but also serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our vast universe. It is through such discoveries that we deepen our understanding of stellar evolution and gain invaluable insights into astrophysics. Credit: MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FUR EXTRATERRESTRISCHE PHYSIK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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