Amman, July 12 (Petra) – Supernova SN 2026sqf has been successfully observed from Jordanian skies just three days after its global discovery, offering astronomers and space enthusiasts a unique opportunity to track the evolution of one of the latest stellar explosions in the universe.
The President of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Ammar Sakji, stated that the supernova was discovered globally on July 8 within the NGC 3310 galaxy, located in the Ursa Major constellation. The cosmic event is situated approximately 50 million light-years from Earth and currently shines at an apparent magnitude of around 13, making it visible through telescopes and viable for astrophotography.
Sakji explained that the phenomenon is classified as a Type II supernova, which occurs when a massive star undergoes a core collapse after completely exhausting its nuclear fuel. He noted that the supernova is expected to maintain its relatively high luminosity over the coming weeks or months, providing scientists and researchers with a valuable window to monitor its brightness curve and conduct detailed scientific studies.
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