SN 2005df
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| Observation data (Epoch ?) |
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| Supernova type | Ia | |
| Remnant type | ? | |
| Host Galaxy | NGC 1559 | |
| Constellation | Reticulum | |
| Right ascension | 04h 17m 37.85s | |
| Declination | -62° 46′ 09.5" | |
| Galactic coordinates |
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| 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. |
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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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