A new supernova has been reported in the galaxy NGC 5278. It has received the designation SN2019cec.
The supernova is reported to be a Type II event.
The coordinates of the supernova are right ascension 13h41m40s; declination 55°40'N.
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74% 19 days old |
All times shown in EDT.
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Source
The data presented here was taken from the Open Supernova Catalog.
The circumstances of this supernova were calculated using data from the following paper: , 2016A&A...594A..13P.
Image credit
Library image; does not depict newly discovered supernova. © Tom Boles