SN 2005df

Coordinates: 04h 17m 37.85s, −62° 46′ 09.5″

SN 2005df

Image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1559, SN 2005df is visible as the bright star just above the galaxy.[1]
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Supernova type Ia
Remnant type ?
Host galaxy NGC 1559
Constellation Reticulum
Right ascension 04h 17m 37.85s
Declination −62° 46 09.5
Galactic coordinates ?
Discovery date August 4, 2005 (UTC)
Peak magnitude (V) 12.3
Physical characteristics
Progenitor ?
Progenitor type ?
Colour (B-V) ?
Notable features First supernovae observed
in NGC 1559 since 1986;
brightest of 2005.

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 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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