 SN 1982F occurred within the barred spiral galaxy NGC 4490 | |
| Event type | Supernova |
|---|---|
| Type ll | |
| Date | 1982 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Galactic coordinates | NGC 4490 |
| Distance | 24 mly |
| Other designations | SN 1982F |
SN 1982F was a Type-ll supernova [1] event that occurred in the galaxy NGC 4490, a barred spiral galaxy located around 24 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Canes Venatici. [2]
It occurred near the galactic center of NGC 4490 with another supernova event known as SN 2008ax later occurring nearby. [3]