RCW103
Supernova remnant | |
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Observation data: 2000 epoch | |
Right ascension | 16h17m30s |
Declination | -51° 02′ |
Distance | 3,100-3,300 pc |
Constellation | Norma |
RCW103 is a supernova remnant with right ascension 16h17m30s and declination -51° 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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