UV and optical images of SN2002ap in galaxy M74
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Comparison of XMM-Newton UV and Optical (Palomar Sky Survey) images of the supernova SN2002ap and its host galaxy M74 (North is up and East is left)
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| Instrument | OM | ||
| Observing Mode | Full Frame Low Resolution | ||
| Filter | UVW1 | ||
| Date of Observation | 2002-02-01 | ||
| Image size | 10.00 x 10.00 arcmin | ||
| Detailed Caption | The face-on spiral galaxy M74 (NGC 628) was observed by XMM-Newton on 2002 February 2, shortly after discovery of the Supernova 2002ap. The UV and X-ray counterparts of SN 2002ap were found in this XMM-Newton observation; the hardness ratio of the X-ray counterpart suggests that the emission comes from the shocked circumstellar matter. SN 2002ap is clearly visible at the bottom right of the XMM-Newton OM image, taken in the UVW1 filter. | ||
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