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Bright Supernova in M82
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This image is of a supernova named SN 2014J in M82. Located near the Big Dipper in the Earth's sky, M82 is also known as the Cigar Galaxy. M82 is 12 million light-years away, making SN 2014J one of the closest supernovas to be seen in recent decades. It is a Type Ia supernova caused by the explosion of a white dward accreting matter from a close star. SN 2014J is the brightest part of M82 and visible in small telescopes in the evening. I really enjoy this image because I have never seen a supernova before and everything about this photo is just pleasing.
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