SN 2009gj
| SN 2009gj | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
| Supernova type | IIb |
| Host galaxy | NGC 134 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h30m28s.56 |
| Declination | -33° 12' 56".0 |
| Discovery date | June 20, 2009 |
| Peak magnitude (V) | 15.9 [1] |
| Distance | 60 million light years |
SN 2009gj was a supernova located approximately 60 million light years away from Earth. It was discovered on June 20, 2009, by New Zealand amateur astronomer and dairy farmer Stuart Parker.[2][3]
See also
- List of supernovae
- History of supernova observation
- List of supernova remnants
- List of supernova candidates
References
- ↑ Latest Supernovae at Supernova.net
- ↑ Martin van Beynen (July 4, 2009). "Long look into night finds explosion of light". The Press. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ↑ Kraitzick, David (July 1, 2009). "Kiwi farmer spots supernova with amateur telescope". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved November 12, 2011.