SN 2005df

Supernova
name = SN 2005df
epoch = ?
SNRtype = ?
type = Ia
host = NGC 1559
constellation = Reticulum
ra = 04^h 17^m 37.85^s
dec = -62° 46′ 09.5"
gal = ?
discovery = August 4, 2005 (UTC)
iauc =
mag_v = 12.3
progenitor = ?
progenitor_type = ?
b-v = ?
notes = First supernovae observed
in NGC 1559 since 1986;
brightest of 2005.

SN 2005df was a Type Ia supernova in galaxy NGC 1559. It was discovered in Australia by Robert Evans on the early morning of August 5, 2005 with a 13.8 magnitude, about ten days before reaching its maximum brightness of 12.3.

SN 2005df was the 104th supernova discovered in 2005.

External links

* [http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-rel/pr-2005/phot-26-05.html Color photographs of SN 2005df]
* [http://www.astrosurf.com/snweb2/2005/05df/05dfMeas.htm Brightness measures for SN 2005df]