Supernova SN 2017dfc and Messier 63: a new image (28 May 2017)
Do you remember Messier 63 and the SN 2017dfc supernova behind it? At Virtual Telescope we do and are pleased to show this new image, with the transient barely visible, on its way to...
Category: supernova
Supernova SN 2017dfc and Messier 63: an image (21 Apr. 2017)
On 20 April 2017, the GAIA mission reported the discovery of a faint transient, not far from the nucleus of the stunning spiral galaxy Messier 63. Later, it was confirmed to be a supernova,...
ASASSN-15lh: un’esplosione cosmica da record piena di sorprese
ASASSN-15lh, l’eccezionale transiente astrofisico di cui Gianluca Masi del Virtual Telescope è co-scopritore, non cessa di stupire. Un nuovo studio suggerisce che all’origine dell’epocale emissione di energia ci sia un evento ancora più estremo e...
Possible supernova AT2016gxp in NGC 51: an image (07 October 2016)
The possible supernova AT2016gxp in NGC 51 was observed via the Virtual Telescope as part of our transient follow-up program. NGC 51 hosting the supernova candidate AT2016gxp, is a lenticular galaxy, placed in the...
Supernova SN 2016gkg in NGC 613: an image – 07 October 2016
Supernova SN 2016gkg was discovered on 20 September 2016 in the barred spiral galaxy NGC 613, at about 65 millions of light years from the Earth. On 7 October 2016, at Virtual Telescope we...
Supernova ASASSN-16fq (2016cok) in Messier 66: an image (03 July 2016)
One month after our last observations, we wanted to image this important supernova again. The image above comes from the average of five, 60-seconds exposures, unfiltered, remotely collected with the PlaneWave 17″+Paramount ME+SBIG STL-6303E robotic...
Probable Supernova ASASSN-16fs in UGC 09523: an image (3 June 2016)
The probable supernova ASASSN-16fs in UGC 09523 was imaged at Virtual Telescope as part of a cooperation with the ASAS-SN survey (ATel 9114). The image above comes from the average of six, 120-seconds exposures, unfiltered, remotely...
Supernova ASASSN-16fq (2016cok) in M 66: an image (01 June 2016)
After our first sight and several cloudy/windy nights, we imaged supernova ASASSN-15fq (aka SN 2016cok), in Messier 66, under fair sky conditions. The image above comes from the average of nine, 180-seconds exposures, unfiltered,...
Supernova ASASSN-16fq (2016cok) in M 66: an image (29 May 2016)
On 28 may 2016, the ASAS supernova survey discovered a possible supernova in the amazing Messier 66 spiral galaxy in Leo; the supernova nature was confirmed a few hours later, suggesting a type IIP...
Supernova 2016bau in NGC 3631: an image (24 Mar. 2016)
The supernova 2016bau in NGC 3631 was imaged as part of the Virtual Telescope’s supernova follow-up program. NGC 3631 is a stunning spiral galaxy placed at 50 millions of light years, showing a remarkable arm structure, perfectly placed face-on....
Supernova 2016bkv in NGC 3184: an image (24 Mar. 2016)
The supernova 2016bkv in NGC 3184 was imaged as part of the Virtual Telescope’s supernova follow-up program. NGC 3184 is a wonderful galaxy placed at 25 millions of light years from us, which hosted at least four...
Supernova SN 2016adj in the peculiar galaxy NGC 5128 (“Centaurus A”) – 9 Feb. 2016
On 8.5 Feb. 2016, Peter Marples and Greg Bock reported their discovery of a possible supernova in the stunning, peculiar galaxy NGC 5128, also well-known as “Centaurus A“. Spectroscopy showed the transient was a genuine, type...
ASASSN-15lh, la più luminosa supernova della storia – evento live (28 marzo 2016, ore 21:30)
In questi giorni la rivista Science ha diffuso lo studio che riguarda la straordinaria supernova ASASSN-15lh, risultata di gran lunga la più luminosa mai scoperta nella storia. Gianluca Masi, astrofisisico, fondatore e responsabile scientifico...
Scoperta ASASSN-15lh: la più luminosa supernova della storia dell’umanità
Un cataclisma cosmico da record potrebbe aiutare a svelare il caso delle esplosioni più estreme: scoperta ASASSN-15lh, la più luminosa supernova mai individuata. Speak English? Read the The Kavli Foundation’s Press Release and Ohio University Press...
