On May 19, 2023, the supernova was observed for the first time by Koichi Itagaki and classified as Type II (core collapse). At about 21 million light-years from Earth, SN2023ixf is the closest supernova since SN2014j in the galaxy M82
(12 light years). In 2011 this also happened in M101 Supernova SN2011fe.
Image from May 24th, 2023: Supernova SN2023ixf in M101, 40cm NewtonThe image of M101 and the bluish SN2023ixf with linear gradation curves: Here you can see the incredible brightness of the supernova in relation to the galaxy. Various sources speak of 1 trillion (1012) stars.
August 18, 2023, the hot blue color faded to a red glow.
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Comparison brightness: May 24, 2023 - August 18, 2023
