| SN 2005cs | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Supernova type | II[1] |
| Remnant type | ? |
| Host galaxy | Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)[1] |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Right ascension | 13h 29m 53.4s[1] |
| Declination | +47° 10′ 28″[1] |
| Galactic coordinates | ? |
| Discovery date | June 28, 2005 (UTC) |
| Peak magnitude (V) | < 13.5[1][2][3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Progenitor | ? |
| Progenitor type | ? |
| Colour (B-V) | ? |
SN 2005cs was a supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy. It was a type II supernova, discovered by a German amateur astronomer.