SN 1961I
Supernova within the Messier 61 galaxy
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SN 1961i was a supernova that was discovered in June 1961 in the Messier 61 (NGC 4303) galaxy, by Milton L. Humason at the Palomar Observatory,[1] the brightest of 16 supernovae found at Palomar that year.[2] Although it was originally considered by Fritz Zwicky to be the prototype of a Type III supernova, subsequent researchers have classified it as a Type II supernova.[3][4]
| Event type | Supernova  |
|---|---|
| SN.II | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Other designations | SN 1961I |
