Supernova SN 2026aaiv discovered in galaxy NGC 7331
A Type Ia supernova, designated SN 2026aaiv, has been discovered in the spiral galaxy NGC 7331. The event was recorded by the ATLAS sky survey and is currently visible to observers using specialized telescopic equipment.
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--> Supernova SN 2026aaiv has been discovered in the spiral galaxy NGC 7331, located about 45 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. It was recorded by the ATLAS sky survey on September 1. Amateur astronomers and astrophotographers can observe the object, although powerful equipment is needed for visual searches, Space.com reports .
NGC 7331, also known as Caldwell 30, is located near the Great Square of Pegasus. The galaxy is visible in the Northern Hemisphere and at mid-latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere. It was discovered by British astronomer William Herschel in 1784. In size, shape and mass, NGC 7331 is similar to the Milky Way.
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