SN 2003B

SN 2003B
Observation data (Epoch B1950.0)
Supernova type II
Remnant type ?
Host galaxy NGC 1097
Constellation Fornax
Right ascension 02h 46.3m
Declination -30° 17'
Galactic coordinates 226.8077 -64.6995
Discovery date January 5, 2003 IACU
Peak magnitude (V) +15
Distance 45 Mly
Physical characteristics
Notable features first supernova in
NGC 1097 for 21st century

SN 2003B was a type II supernova that happened in NGC 1097 on January 5, 2003.

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