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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