Global InformationN103B information
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| Under Debate | |
| Constellation | Mensa |
|---|---|
| Right ascension | 05h 08m 40.0 |
| Declination | -68d 45m 12.0 |
| Epoch | J2000 |
| Galactic coordinates | Large Magellanic Cloud |
| Other designations | SNR 0509-68.7 |
N103B (also known as SNR 0509–68.7) is a supernova remnant located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.[1] It is relatively close to Earth, allowing astronomers to observe and study the remnant. It lies a short distance from NGC 1850. The exact type of supernova that produced N103B is under speculation,[2] but has been widely accepted to be a Type Ia supernova.[3] It is within the boundaries of the constellation Mensa.
- ^ information@eso.org. "Supernova remnant N103B". www.spacetelescope.org. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Li, C. -J.; Chu, Y. -H.; Gruendl, R.; Al., Et. "Type Ia SNR N103B: structure of the remnant and properties of the progenitor". Supernova Remnants: An Odyssey in Space After Stellar Death. Bibcode:2016sros.confE..40L. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Li, Chuan-Jui; Chu, You-Hua; Gruendl, Robert A.; Weisz, Dan; Pan, Kuo-Chuan; Points, Sean D.; Ricker, Paul M.; Smith, R. Chris; Walter, Frederick M. (2017-02-01). "Physical Structures of the Type Ia Supernova Remnant N103B". The Astrophysical Journal. 836: 85. arXiv:1701.05852. Bibcode:2017ApJ...836...85L. doi:10.3847/1538-4357/836/1/85. ISSN 0004-637X.