PTF 11kx (2 of 2) (IMAGE) DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Caption The supernova PTF 11kx can be seen as the blue dot on the galaxy. The image was taken when the supernova was near maximum brightness by the Faulkes Telescope North. The system is located approximately 600 million light years away in the constellation Lynx. Credit BJ Fulton (Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.