SN 1998aq
SN 1998aq | |
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Observation data | |
Supernova type | Type I (possibly Ia) |
Remnant type | ? |
Host galaxy | NGC 3982 |
Constellation | Ursa Major |
Discovery date | April 1998 |
Physical characteristics | |
Progenitor | ? |
Progenitor type | ? |
Colour (B-V) | ? |
Notable features | ? |
SN 1998aq is a supernova located in galaxy NGC 3982. It was discovered in 1998 by amateur astronomer Mark Armstrong.
![](../I/m/SN1998aq_max_spectra.svg.png)
Spectrum of SN1998aq, a Type Ia supernova, one day after maximum light in the B band[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Matheson, Thomas; Kirshner, Robert; Challis, Pete; Jha, Saurabh; et al. (2008). "Optical Spectroscopy of Type Ia Supernovae". Astronomical Journal. 135 (4): 1598–1615. arXiv:0803.1705
. Bibcode:2008AJ....135.1598M. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/135/4/1598.
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