SN 1987A
SN 1987A is a supernova in the constellation Dorado.
Nearest supernova seen since 1604
Facts
| Type | Supernova (spectral type SNIIpec) |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Position (J2000) | 5h 35m 27s, −69° 16′ |
| Size on the sky | 0′ × 0′ (the full Moon is about 31′) |
| Studied in | 5,260 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
SN 1987A is highest in the sky at midnight in December. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 1° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises.
Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.
For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.
More in Dorado
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Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits