NGC 3239 and SN 2012A

(Astronomy Picture of the Day) – Irregular galaxy NGC 3239 - near the center of this lovely field of galaxies in the galaxy rich constellation Leo – is notable for hosting 2012′s first confirmed supernova, designated SN 2012A …

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