Supernova in M101

[ChrisThePuma]

Hi

I remember a while back there was a news item about a supernova happening in the galaxy M101 - is it still visible of have i missed the boat? (or just got it all wrong)?

[assasincz]

Long gone, if I am not mistaken

[lukebl]

Still around, now at about magnitude 13.8 according to Bright Supernova

Here's the most recent image of it, by Stan Howerton

[assasincz]

Still around, now at about magnitude 13.8 according to Bright Supernova

Here's the most recent image of it, by Stan Howerton

Ok, then I am mistaken Nevertheless, it will not be an easy one

[ChrisThePuma]

it will not be an easy one

especially with my 8x40's

[lukebl]

especially with my 8x40's

Yes, but it would have been a challenge with those even at its brightest, when it was about mag 10. Extragalactic supernovae are so far away that a mag 10 is considered to be pretty bright. However, we are about due for one in our own galaxy which, provided the dust clouds aren't in the way, could be a daytime object!