NGC_4125

NGC 4125

NGC 4125

Galaxy in the constellation Draco

NGC 4125 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Draco.

Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Constellation ...

In 2016, the telescope KAIT discovered the super nova SN 2016coj in this galaxy.[3] After detection it became brighter over the course of several days, with the spectrum indicating a Type Ia supernova.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    R. W. Sinnott, ed. (1988). The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J. L. E. Dreyer. Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-933346-51-2.
  2. [2]
    "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 4125. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
  3. [3]
    Lewis, Danny. "Spy Two Supernovae in June's Night Sky". Smithsonian. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
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