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Supernova 2023 ixf, Jeremy Likness
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Supernova 2023 ixf

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A few weeks ago, supernova 2023 ixf was discovered. A massive star ran out of fuel and violently collapsed, causing a brilliant explosion that can be clearly seen 21 million light years away. It is the closet supernova to earth in the past 5 years and 2nd discovered in the area in the past 15 years. Messier 101, Pinwheel Galaxy, supernova visible top middle.

I spent two nights imaging this from my backyard in Monroe, WA.

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