SN 1895B
SN 1895B was a supernova in the galaxy NGC 5253. It reached a maximum brightness of apparent magnitude 8.0 before fading.[1]
| Other designations | SN 1895B, HD 118843, Z Cen, CD-31 10536 |
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| Event type | Supernova  |
| Spectral class | Type Ia |
| Date | 1895 |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 13h 39m 55.9s |
| Declination | −31° 38′ 31″ |
| Epoch | J2000.0 |
| Distance | 10.9 million light-years (3.3 Mpc) |
| Remnant | unknown |
| Host | NGC 5253 |
| Notable features | none |
| Peak apparent magnitude | +8.0 |
| Preceded by | SN 1885A |
| Followed by | SN 1937C |
References
- "List of Supernovae". Retrieved 22 September 2013.
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