SN 2005df

Coordinates: 04^h 17^m 37.85^s, −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	04^h 17^m 37.85^s
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

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

External links

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