Astronomy:SN 2003B
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Short description: Supernova event inside the galaxy NGC 1097 in the constellation Fornax
| 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 was discovered in NGC 1097 by Robert Owen Evans on January 5, 2003.[1]
References
- ↑ Filippenko, A. V.; Chornock, R. (January 2003). "Supernova 2003B near NGC 1097". IAU Circular 8042 (3): 1. Bibcode: 2003IAUC.8042....3F. http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/iauc/08000/08042.html#Item3. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
See also
- SN 2006X
- Spiral Galaxy NGC 1097
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