SN 2005df
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| SN 2005df | |
| Observation data (Epoch ?) | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | {{{distance}}} |
| 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.
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