Tags: Galaxy.
NGC 2770 is a type SASc spiral galaxy located about 88 million light years away in the constellation Lynx.It has been referred to as the ‘Supernova Factory’ as three supernovas have occurred there recently: SN 1999eh SN 2007uy and SN 2008D. The last of these is famous for being the first supernova detected by the X-Rays released very early on in its formation rather than by the optical light emitted during the later stages which allowed the first moments of the outburst to be observed.