SN 2003B

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

SN 2003B
Other designationsSN 2003B
Event typeSupernova 
Spectral classII
DateJanuary 5, 2003
ConstellationFornax
Right ascension02h 46.3m
Declination-30° 17'
EpochB1950.0
Galactic coordinates226.8077 -64.6995
Distance45 Mly
Remnant?
HostNGC 1097
Notable featuresfirst supernova in
NGC 1097 for 21st century
Peak apparent magnitude+15

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