Evolution of the Apparent Brigntness of the New Supernova (IMAGE)

Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)

Evolution of the Apparent Brigntness of the New Supernova

Caption

This graph shows the evolution of the apparent brigntness of the new supernova it is shown according to data collected by the Dark Energy Survey. It can be seen how an initial increase in brightness occurs which is then reduced for several days. Subsequently, the brightness increases again during the main sequence of the supernova.

Credit

Mathew Smith.

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