APOD featured this today (Astronomy Picture of the Day website, for thsoe who've not heard of it, previously), which also says:
"he second supernova found in M101 in the past 15 years. Rapid follow up observations already indicate that SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses." I've got the Supernova Working Group Website bookmarked. Will be checking bac k there from time to time.
Some folks went to McCormack last night and got some nice images, too.
Safe travels and enjoy!
APOD featured this today (Astronomy Picture of the Day website, for thsoe who've not heard of it, previously), which also says:
"he second supernova found in M101 in the past 15 years. Rapid follow up observations already indicate that SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses." I've got the Supernova Working Group Website bookmarked. Will be checking bac k there from time to time.
Second one in 15 years? Holy Haleakala!
(Now, if only Betegeuse would co-operate...)