Astronomy:SN 2003B

Short description: Supernova event inside the galaxy NGC 1097 in the constellation Fornax

SN 2003B

Spectral class	II
Date	January 5, 2003
Constellation	Fornax
Right ascension	02h 46.3m
Declination	-30° 17'
Epoch	B1950.0
Galactic coordinates	226.8077 -64.6995
Distance	45 Mly
Remnant	?
Host	NGC 1097
Notable features	first supernova in NGC 1097 for 21st century
Peak apparent magnitude	+15

SN 2003B was a type II supernova that happened in NGC 1097 on January 5, 2003.

See also

• SN 2006X
• Spiral Galaxy NGC 1097

External links

• Light curves and spectra on the Open Supernova Catalog
• Supernova 2003B
• IAUC