SN 2023rve explained

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]

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

• SN 1992bd
• SN 1999eu
• SN 2006X
• Spiral Galaxy NGC 1097

External links

• NASA's APOD (2023 October 11)

Notes and References

1. Web site: AT 2023rve. IAU Supernova Working Group. 8 September 2023. 10 September 2023. Mohammad. Odeh.
2. Web site: SN 2023rve: follow-up photometry with LCOGT DeltaRho 350 + QHY600. IAU Supernova Working Group. 12 September 2023. 14 September 2023. P.. Arrizabalaga.
3. Web site: Supernovae 2023rve in NGC 1097. Bright Supernovae. 12 September 2023. 14 September 2023. David. Bishop.
4. Web site: The International Variable Star Index: SN 2023rve. AAVSO. 12 September 2023. 14 September 2023. Sebastian. Otero.
5. Web site: New Supernova is Discovered From the UAE. IAC. 8 September 2023. 14 September 2023. Osama. Ghannam.