SN 2006X
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| First supernovae observed in M100 since 1979 |} SN 2006X was a supernova about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. This type Ia supernova was observed in galaxy M100 and was independently discovered in early February 2006 by Shoji Suzuki of Japan and Marco Migliardi of Italy. It is particularly significant because it has been established to be of type Ia (used for measuring distances across the universe), was located in a much‐studied galaxy, and was discovered two weeks before its peak brightness. This should allow researchers to gain a much better understanding of the physical characteristics of such explosions. Its progenitor system may also be established, further increasing the opportunities for study. Previous supernovae in M100
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