File:Supernova 1986 G in the peculiar, southern galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) (eso8608a).jpg

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This picture of the newly discovered supernova 1986 G in the peculiar, southern galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) was obtained on 1986 May 8.0 UT with the ESO 40-cm double astrograph (GPO) on La Silla.

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English: This picture of the newly discovered supernova 1986 G in the peculiar, southern galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) was obtained on 1986 May 8.0 UT with the ESO 40-cm double astrograph (GPO) on La Silla. Exposure: 90 minutes on blue-sensitive IIa-O emulsion. Observer: H.Duerbeck, visiting astronomer from Astronomisches Institut, Münster, FRG. The 11.5 mag supernova (indicated with an arrow) is situated in the extensive dust band that surrounds the galaxy. (ESO Press Release eso8608; BW)
Date 13 May 1986 (upload date)
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