SN 1994D

SN 1994D
Observation data (Epoch B1950.0)
Supernova type Ia
Remnant type ?
Host galaxy NGC 4526
Constellation Virgo
Right ascension 12h 34.0m 02.45s
Declination +07° 42' 04.7"
Discovery date March 7, 1994 iauc
Peak magnitude (V) +15.2
Distance 50,000,000 (50 million) light years [1]
Physical characteristics
Progenitor ?
Progenitor type ?
Colour (B-V) ?
Notable features ?

Supernova 1994D was a Type Ia supernova on the outskirts of galaxy NGC 4526. It was discovered in 1994 by Treffers, Filippenko, Van Dyk, and Richmond using the automated 30-inch telescope at Leuschner Observatory.[2]

References

  1. Supernova 1994D (ESO)
  2. Treffers, R. R.; Filippenko, A. V.; van Dyk, S. D.; Richmond, M. W.; et al. (1994). Green, D. W. E., ed. "Supernova 1994D in NGC 4526". IAU Circ. 5946. Bibcode:1994IAUC.5946....2T.
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