G306.3-0.9

G306.3-0.9
Event typeSupernova remnant
Ia
ConstellationCentaurus
Right ascension13h 21m 51s
Declination-63°34′
EpochJ2000
Galactic coordinatesG306.3-00.9
Distance20,000 parsecs
Other designationsSNR G306.3-00.9, SWIFT J132150.9-633350

SNR G306.3-00.9, also called G306.3-0.9[1] is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by the Swift Space Observatory in 2011.[2]

  1. ^ "SNR G306.3-00.9". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ Miller, J. M.; Reynolds, M. R.; Maitra, D.; Gultekin, K.; Gehrels, N.; Kennea, J.; Siegel, M.; Gelbord, J.; Kuin, P. (2011-06-01). "Discovery of a New Supernova Remnant in the Swift Galactic Plane Survey". The Astronomer's Telegram. 3415: 1. Bibcode:2011ATel.3415....1M.