SN 2009gj
SN 2009gj was a supernova located approximately 60 million light years away from Earth. It was discovered on June 20, 2009, by New Zealand amateur astronomer and dairy farmer Stuart Parker.[2][3]
| Event type | Supernova  |
|---|---|
| IIb | |
| Date | June 20, 2009 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h30m28s.56 |
| Declination | -33° 12' 56".0 |
| Epoch | J2000.0 |
| Distance | 60 million light years |
| Host | NGC 134 |
| Peak apparent magnitude | 15.9 [1] |
| Other designations | SN 2009gj |
See also
References
- Latest Supernovae Archived 2009-04-25 at the Wayback Machine at Supernova.net
- Martin van Beynen (July 4, 2009). "Long look into night finds explosion of light". The Press. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- Kraitzick, David (July 1, 2009). "Kiwi farmer spots supernova with amateur telescope". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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