SN 2023rve is a type II supernova that happened in the 10th magnitude barred spiral galaxy NGC 1097 on September 8, 2023.[1] Scientists from the McDonald Observatory in the state of Texas, United States, have observed the supernova and conducted photometric measurements, they described it to be the brightest supernova in the sky as of September 12, 2023.[2]
.jpg) SN 2023rve on 19 January 2024 | |
| Type II[1] | |
| Date | September 8, 2023[1] |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Right ascension | 02h 46m18.13s |
| Declination | -30° 14' 22.2"[1] |
| Epoch | J2000.0 |
| Distance | 45 Mly |
| Remnant | ? |
| Host | NGC 1097 |
| Peak apparent magnitude | +13.9 |
A dedicated page for this supernova was created on the "Bright Supernovae" website, which contains several images and light curves for this supernova.[3]
It was added to the International Variable Star Index (VSX), maintained by the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO).[4]
It was discovered by Mohammad Odeh from the UAE, using Al-Khatim Observatory (M44) maintained by the International Astronomical Center (IAC).[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Odeh, Mohammad (8 September 2023). "AT 2023rve". IAU Supernova Working Group. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ Arrizabalaga, P. (12 September 2023). "SN 2023rve: follow-up photometry with LCOGT DeltaRho 350 + QHY600". IAU Supernova Working Group. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Bishop, David (12 September 2023). "Supernovae 2023rve in NGC 1097". Bright Supernovae. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Otero, Sebastian (12 September 2023). "The International Variable Star Index: SN 2023rve". AAVSO. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Ghannam, Osama (8 September 2023). "New Supernova is Discovered From the UAE". IAC. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
External links
edit- NASA's APOD (2023 October 11)
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