RCW103
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| Supernova RCW103 | |
| Observation data (Epoch ?) | |
|---|---|
| Supernova type | ? |
| Remnant type | Shell |
| Host Galaxy | Milky Way |
| Constellation | Norma |
| Right ascension | 16h 17m30s |
| Declination | -52° 02′ |
| Galactic coordinates | G.332.42-00.36 |
| Discovery Date | 1974 |
| Distance | 10000 light-years |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Progenitor | ? |
| Progenitor type | ? |
| Colour (B-V) | ? |
RCW103 is a supernova remnant with right ascension 161348 and declination 5055. It is approximately 2000 years old and contains x-ray source 1E 161348-5055 at its heart. It is 10,000 light years away in the constellation Norma (constellation).
[edit] External links
- Supernova Leaves Behind Mysterious Object (SpaceDaily)
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