Supernova Candidates

Naos

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2020-07-172026-02-10

Naos, Zeta Puppis (ζ Pup) is a hot blue supergiant located in the constellation Puppis. With an apparent magnitude of 2.25, it is the brightest… Read More »Naos

Mirzam

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2020-06-302026-03-10

Mirzam, Beta Canis Majoris (β CMa), is a blue-white giant or bright giant star located in the constellation Canis Major. With an average apparent magnitude… Read More »Mirzam

Enif

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2020-04-062026-03-19

Enif, Epsilon Pegasi (ε Peg) is an orange supergiant star located in the constellation Pegasus. It marks the muzzle of the mythical winged horse. With… Read More »Enif

Garnet Star (Mu Cephei)

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2020-03-302026-03-01

The Garnet Star, Mu Cephei (μ Cep), is a red supergiant located in the constellation Cepheus. With an average apparent magnitude of 4.08, it is… Read More »Garnet Star (Mu Cephei)

VV Cephei

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2020-03-302026-03-01

VV Cephei is an eclipsing binary star system located approximately 4,900 light years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus. It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »VV Cephei

Sadr

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2019-10-202025-10-01

Sadr, Gamma Cygni (γ Cyg) is a yellow-white supergiant star located in the constellation Cygnus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.23, it is the constellation’s… Read More »Sadr

Mimosa

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2019-10-072021-11-22

Mimosa, Beta Crucis (β Cru), is a multiple star system located in the constellation Crux. With an apparent magnitude of 1.25, it is the second… Read More »Mimosa