RCW103
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| Supernova RCW103 | |
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| Observation data (Epoch ?) | |
| Supernova type | II |
| Remnant type | Shell |
| Host galaxy | Milky Way |
| Constellation | Norma |
| Right ascension | 16h17m30s |
| Declination | -52° 02′ |
| Galactic coordinates | G.332.42-00.36 |
| Discovery date | 1974 |
| Distance | 3.1-3.3 kpc |
RCW103 is a supernova remnant with right ascension 16h17m30s and declination -52° 02′. It is approximately 2000 years old and contains x-ray source 1E 161348-5055 at its heart. It is 10,000 light years away in the constellation Norma (constellation).
External links
- Supernova Leaves Behind Mysterious Object (SpaceDaily)
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