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18-Jun-2023

The Pinwheel Galaxy and Supernova SN2023ixf

A supergiant star exploded as a supernova in the prominent galaxy M101 in Ursa Major

From wikipedia:
SN 2023ixf is a type II (core collapse) supernova located in the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101).

It was first observed on May 19, 2023 by Koichi Itagaki and immediately classified as a type II
supernova.[2] Initial magnitude at discovery was 14.9.[2] After discovery, the Zwicky Transient
Facility project found a precovery image of the supernova at magnitude 15.87 two days before
discovery.[7] The supernova is about 21 million light-years from Earth and is expected to have
left behind either a neutron star or black hole based on current stellar evolution models.

Finally got some clear skies to image this bright event. Though, with a bit of high passing clouds.

June 17, 2023
21:48 PST
Bortle Sky = 4 (Rural/suburban)
Moon Illumination = 0%


Nikon Z 7II ,Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
90s f/5.6 at 300mm(x1.5) iso1100
36 frames, 00:54:00 Exposure time
Star Adventure 2i
DSS (2xDrizzle), Siril, PS full exif


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Jean-Claude Billonneau20-Jun-2023 18:25
La comparaison est saisissante. Bravo! V
Arnie Peterschmidt20-Jun-2023 03:58
Impressive capture and a fascinating event.
janescottcumming19-Jun-2023 22:15
Interesting information and photos!
Nick Paoni19-Jun-2023 20:06
Terrific shot and interesting narrative.
Dennis Hoyne19-Jun-2023 16:12
This is so cool! We treat it like it just happened, 21 million years ago.
Danad19-Jun-2023 14:01
Great shots and information.
*V*
Pierre Martin19-Jun-2023 13:26
excellent the comparaison with the added supernova, great pictures!
pkocinski19-Jun-2023 12:06
Nice work!
globalgadabout19-Jun-2023 05:09
super work...good you highlight it s several stars appear brighter at the moment..
Tom Munson19-Jun-2023 04:31
Amazing capture, Bryan.
joseantonio19-Jun-2023 03:41
amazing capture and presentation.V.