SN 1998aq

SN 1998aq
Observation data
Supernova type Type I (possibly Ia)
Remnant type ?
Host galaxy NGC 3982
Constellation Ursa Major
Discovery date April 1998
Physical characteristics
Progenitor ?
Progenitor type ?
Colour (B-V) ?
Notable features ?

SN 1998aq is a supernova located in galaxy NGC 3982. It was discovered in 1998 by amateur astronomer Mark Armstrong.

Spectrum of SN1998aq, a Type Ia supernova, one day after maximum light in the B band[1]

See also

References

  1. Matheson, Thomas; Kirshner, Robert; Challis, Pete; Jha, Saurabh; et al. (2008). "Optical Spectroscopy of Type Ia Supernovae". Astronomical Journal 135 (4): 15981615. arXiv:0803.1705. Bibcode:2008AJ....135.1598M. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/135/4/1598.

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