Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Virgo (Vir)  ·  Contains:  M 61  ·  NGC 4292  ·  NGC 4301  ·  NGC 4303
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M61 with Supernova, Hap Griffin
M61 with Supernova
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M61 with Supernova

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M61 with Supernova, Hap Griffin
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M61 with Supernova

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Barred spiral galaxy M61 in the constellation of Virgo. Five days before this image was captured, Supernova SN2020jfo flared up, outshining all of the other stars in the galaxy put together. M61 lies at a distance of 52 million light years.

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M61 with Supernova, Hap Griffin