SN 2009gj
| 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 |
SN 2009gj was a supernova located in the galaxy NGC 134, 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] but first reported by Christopher Stockdale and team.[4]
See also
- List of supernovae
- History of supernova observation
- List of supernova remnants
- List of supernova candidates
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.
- ^ Stockdale, C.J.; Rentz, B.; Vandrevala, C.M. (July 2009). "Supernova 2009gj in NGC 134". International Astronomical Union Circular. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
External links
- Light curves Archived 2017-10-23 at the Wayback Machine on the Open Supernova Catalog Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine