SN 2011by

SN 2011by was a supernova in NGC 3972. It was a type Ia supernova, discovered by Zhangwei Jin and Xing Gao (China). SN 2011by is about 5.3" east and 19.1" north of the center of NGC 3972.[1][2]

SN 2011by
Image from Richie Jarvis
Other designationsSN 2011by
Event typeSupernova 
Spectral classIa[1]
DateApril 26, 2011 (UTC)
ConstellationUrsa Major
Right ascension11h 55m 45.56s[2]
Declination+55° 19 33.8[1]
EpochJ2000
Galactic coordinates?
Redshift0.003402 ±5e-06 
Remnant?
HostNGC3972[1]
Progenitor?
Progenitor type?
Colour (B-V)?
Peak apparent magnitude< 12[1]

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