SN 2005df

SN 2005df was a Type Ia supernova in galaxy NGC 1559. It was discovered in Australia by Robert Evans on the early morning of August 5, 2005 with a 13.8 magnitude, about ten days before reaching its maximum brightness of 12.3.

SN 2005df
Image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1559, SN 2005df is visible as the bright star just above the galaxy.[1]
Other designationsSN 2005df
Event typeType Ia supernova 
Spectral classIa
DateAugust 4, 2005 (UTC)
ConstellationReticulum
Right ascension04h 17m 37.85s
Declination−62° 46 09.5
EpochJ2000
Galactic coordinates?
Remnant?
HostNGC 1559
Progenitor?
Progenitor type?
Colour (B-V)?
Notable featuresFirst supernovae observed
in NGC 1559 since 1986;
brightest of 2005.
Peak apparent magnitude12.3

SN 2005df was the 104th supernova discovered in 2005.

References

  1. "Celestial Blast in Bleak Reticulum". ESO Press Release. Retrieved 18 May 2012.


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