SN 1895B

SN 1895B was a supernova in the galaxy NGC 5253. It reached a maximum brightness of apparent magnitude 8.0 before fading.[1]

SN 1895B
Other designationsSN 1895B, HD 118843, Z Cen, CD-31 10536
Event typeSupernova 
Spectral classType Ia
Date1895
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension13h 39m 55.9s
Declination−31° 38 31
EpochJ2000.0
Distance10.9 million light-years (3.3 Mpc)
Remnantunknown
HostNGC 5253
Notable featuresnone
Peak apparent magnitude+8.0
Preceded bySN 1885A
Followed bySN 1937C

References

  1. "List of Supernovae". Retrieved 22 September 2013.
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