- Source: SN 2023rve
SN 2023rve is a type II supernova that happened in the 10th magnitude barred spiral galaxy NGC 1097 on September 8, 2023. 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.
A dedicated page for this supernova was created on the "Bright Supernovae" website, which contains several images and light curves for this supernova.
It was added to the International Variable Star Index (VSX), maintained by the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO).
It was discovered by Mohammad Odeh from the UAE, using Al-Khatim Observatory (M44) maintained by the International Astronomical Center (IAC).
See also
SN 1992bd
SN 1999eu
SN 2006X
Spiral Galaxy NGC 1097
References
External links
NASA's APOD (2023 October 11)
