Other designations SN 2005E Spectral class SN.Ib/c | Event type Supernova Constellation Cetus | |
SN 2005E (aka 2005-1032) is a supernova first observed in January 2005 that scientists conclude is a new type of cosmic explosion. The explosion originated in the galaxy NGC 1032, approximately 100 million light years away.
Location: RA 02° 39' 14.34" Dec+01hr 05' 55.0" [Epoch J2000]
Research and Conclusions
On May 19, 2010, a team of astronomers released a report on the discoveries made in their research of SN 2005E. The articles were published in the British journal Nature.
The researchers have determined that the blast emitted a large amount of calcium and titanium, which is evidence of a nuclear reaction involving helium, instead of the carbon and oxygen that is characteristic of Type Ia supernovae.
As these are recent developments, it is not known yet whether with the current research academia will classify SN 2005E as a new subclass of Type I supernovae (Type Id), or create a Type III category.