A new supernova has been reported in the galaxy IC 3900. It has received the designation SN2020afp.
The supernova is reported to be a Type Ia event.
The coordinates of the supernova are right ascension 12h55m40s; declination +27°15'.
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42% 23 days old |
All times shown in EST.
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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