* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Home -> Astronomy News -> Supernovae -> Possible supernova in NGC 4216
Post Info TOPIC: Possible supernova in NGC 4216
Blobrana


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
RE: Possible supernova in NGC 4216
Permalink  
 

Update:

The supernova was very probably the asteroid (130) Elektra, which passed through the field at the time of the observation.



__________________
Blobrana


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
Permalink  
 

A possible magnitude 13.3 supernova was discovered by B. Monard on the 10th August, 2011, in the edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 4216 in the constellation Virgo.
The supernova is located 14" east and 5" north from the center of the galaxy.
As yet the type is unknown.

Position (2000):     RA 12 15 55.42  |  Dec +13° 09' 00.4"
z = 0.000437



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Home -> Astronomy News -> Supernovae -> Possible supernova in NGC 4216


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard