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RE: Supernova 2006dd

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The supernova is now at magnitude 12.5.

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Supernova confirmed as Type Ia

Swift Image

Now at magnitude 14.0 and still rising.

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10 degree FOV.

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A magnitude 14.5 supernova, 2006dd, was discovered on the 19th June, 2006, by Berto Monard, in the elliptical galaxy NGC 1316, in the constellation fornax . The supernova is located 0".3 west and 16" north of the nucleus

Position(2000) R.A. = 03h22m41s.62, Decl. = -37°12'13".0
As yet the Type is unknown.

NGC 1316, also known as Fornax A, is located some 53 million light years away toward the constellation Fornax, (z = 0.005871).
The galaxy has had two recent supernovas, SN 1980N and SN 1981D.