SN 1998aq
| SN 1998aq | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (Epoch ) | |
| 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]
References
- ^ Matheson, Thomas; Kirshner, Robert; Challis, Pete; Jha, Saurabh et al (2008). "Optical Spectroscopy of Type Ia Supernovae". Astronomical Journal 135 (4): 1598–1615. arXiv:0803.1705. Bibcode:2008AJ....135.1598M. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/135/4/1598.
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