SN2018hna now mag 14 – unusual type II behaviour

[Robin Leadbeater]

I classified this SN 3 months ago when it was ~mag 16 but it has been rising steadily ever since. This  is definitely unusual behaviour for a type II but not unique, perhaps similar to the famous SN1987A in the LMC.  It is now ~mag 14 so bright enough for a conventional ALPY or LISA etc, for example

http://www.spectro-aras.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2214

so could be an interesting target to follow.  It will be interesting to see what the professionals make of it. 

Cheers

Robin

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