Supernova in M101 !

[Mr Ian David Sharp]

Jane Clark wrote:

In addition, I think we can make your “It’s turned back up again!” statement a little more quantitative.

Hi Jane,

Yes, of course my comment was conversational, if a bit glib!

I’ve sent you a PM with the Excel file attached.

Ian.

[Robin Leadbeater]

If it follows the usual IIP type trend I expect it will now continue in a shallow decline dependent on radioactive decay

Robin

[Mr Ian David Sharp]

Hi all,

Last night’s results seem to suggest the start of a plateau? See attached graph.

Best Regards
Ian.

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[Robin Leadbeater]

An interesting article on SN 2023ixf. (Well known supernova expert Prof Alex Filippenko was showing people M101 at a star party 11 hours before discovery but did not spot it !)
https://news.berkeley.edu/2023/08/29/releases-20230828-6895045
(Hat tip to Rigel7 on cloudynights for this)

Cheers
Robin

[Gary Poyner]

Certainly looks like it Ian. My efforts attached. Getting difficult now from home, as the observatory roof will soon be in the way. Hope to continue remotely.

Gary

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[Mr Ian David Sharp]

Gary Poyner wrote:

Certainly looks like it Ian. My efforts attached.

Hi Gary,

Excellent!

Here’s my update as of last night. I had three rainy nights in a row in Spain!

Cheers
Ian.

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