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astro-ph.HE2026

The type Ia supernova 2023vjh: a peculiar 1991bg-like SN with unusually faint light curves

M. Kopsacheili, L. Galbany, G. Folatelli +32

We present observations of the 1991bg-like type Ia supernova (SN) 2023vjh, associated with the elliptical galaxy MCG+04-10-013. Its light-curve shape parameters ($Δm_{15}(B)=1.89 \…

astro-ph.HE2026

JWST Medium-Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of SN 2022acko: Tracing Molecule Formation in the Nebular Phase

K. Medler, T. Mera, C. Ashall +28

The Type II supernova (SN II) SN 2022acko was the first to be spectroscopically observed by the James Webb Space Telescope (). Here, we analyze SN 2022acko's second…

astro-ph.HE2026

A spectroscopically confirmed, strongly lensed, metal-poor Type II supernova at z = 5.13

David A. Coulter, Conor Larison, Justin D. R. Pierel +88

Observing supernovae (SNe) in the early Universe (z > 3) provides a window into how both galaxies and individual stars have evolved over cosmic time, yet a detailed study of high-r…

astro-ph.HE2026

Expanding the High-z Supernova Frontier: "Wide-Area" JWST Discoveries from the First Two Years of COSMOS-Web

Ori D. Fox, Armin Rest, Justin D. R. Pierel +48

Transient astronomy in the early Universe (z > 2) remains largely unexplored, lying beyond the rest-frame optical spectroscopic reach of most current observatories. Yet this regime…

astro-ph.HE2025

The broad-lined type Ic supernova 2020lao experienced an energetic explosion with no central-engine signatures

M. D. Stritzinger, T. J. Moriya, S. Bose +18

We present infant-phase observations of the SN Ic-BL 2020lao, including optical spectroscopy beginning 48 hrs after explosion. The explosion time was constrained by power-law fits…

astro-ph.HE2025★ 2 cited

The Type Ia Supernova 2021hem: A 2003fg-like Event in an Apparently Hostless Environment

Subhash Bose, M. D. Stritzinger, A. Malmgaard +25

We report observations of Type Ia SN 2021hem, located in an apparently hostless environment. With a peak absolute B-band magnitude of -19.96 mag, and a lack of secondary maximum in…

astro-ph.HE2025★ 7 cited

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Detection of Carbon Monoxide in the Type II Supernova SN 2023ixf

Seong Hyun Park, Jeonghee Rho, Sung-Chul Yoon +33

Core-collapse supernovae (CCSNe) may contribute a significant amount of dust in the early universe. Freshly formed coolant molecules (e.g., CO) and warm dust can be found in CCSNe…

astro-ph.HE2025

JWST Observations of SN 2023ixf I: Completing the Early Multi-Wavelength Picture with Plateau-phase Spectroscopy

J. M. DerKacy, C. Ashall, E. Baron +46

We present and analyze panchromatic (0.35--14 m) spectroscopy of the Type II supernova 2023ixf, including near- and mid-infrared spectra obtained 33.6 days after explosion durin…

astro-ph.HE2025

The Hawaii Infrared Supernova Study (HISS): Spectroscopic Data Release 1

K. Medler, C. Ashall, M. Shahbandeh +9

We present the first data release of the Hawaii Infrared Supernova Study (\textit{HISS}), consisting of a large sample of near-infrared (NIR) spectra, , obta…

astro-ph.HE2025★ 5 cited

The Search for Stable Nickel: Investigating the Origins of Type Ia Supernovae with Late-time NIR Spectroscopy from the Carnegie Supernova Project-II

Sahana Kumar, Eric Y. Hsiao, Christopher Ashall +20

Producing stable Ni in Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) requires sufficiently high density conditions that are not predicted for all origin scenarios, so examining the distributi…

astro-ph.HE2024

JWST/MIRI Observations of Newly Formed Dust in the Cold, Dense Shell of the Type IIn SN 2005ip

Melissa Shahbandeh, Ori D. Fox, Tea Temim +42

Dust from core-collapse supernovae (CCSNe), specifically Type IIP SNe, has been suggested to be a significant source of the dust observed in high-redshift galaxies. CCSNe eject lar…

astro-ph.HE2024

Extrapolation of Type Ia Supernova Spectra into the Near-Infrared Using PCA

Anthony Burrow, E. Baron, Christopher R. Burns +14

We present a method of extrapolating the spectroscopic behavior of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) in the near-infrared (NIR) wavelength regime up to 2.30 m using optical spectrosco…

astro-ph.HE2024

JWST NIRSpec+MIRI Observations of the nearby Type IIP supernova 2022acko

M. Shahbandeh, C. Ashall, P. Hoeflich +65

We present JWST spectral and photometric observations of the Type IIP supernova (SN) 2022acko at ~50 days past explosion. These data are the first JWST spectral observations of a c…

astro-ph.HE2024★ 14 cited

Discovery and Follow-up of ASASSN-23bd (AT 2023clx): The Lowest Redshift and Least Luminous Tidal Disruption Event To Date

W. B. Hoogendam, J. T. Hinkle, B. J. Shappee +23

We report the All-Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae discovery of the tidal disruption event (TDE) ASASSN-23bd (AT 2023clx) in NGC 3799, a LINER galaxy with no evidence of strong…

astro-ph.HE2023

JWST MIRI/MRS Observations and Spectral Models of the Under-luminous Type Ia Supernova 2022xkq

J. M. DerKacy, C. Ashall, P. Hoeflich +44

We present a JWST mid-infrared spectrum of the under-luminous Type Ia Supernova (SN Ia) 2022xkq, obtained with the medium-resolution spectrometer on the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MI…

astro-ph.HE2023

Strong Carbon Features and a Red Early Color in the Underluminous Type Ia SN 2022xkq

Jeniveve Pearson, David J. Sand, Peter Lundqvist +85

We present optical, infrared, ultraviolet, and radio observations of SN 2022xkq, an underluminous fast-declining type Ia supernova (SN Ia) in NGC 1784 ( Mpc),…

astro-ph.HE2023

SN 2021gno: a Calcium-rich transient with double-peaked light curves

K. Ertini, G. Folatelli, L. Martinez +52

We present extensive ultraviolet (UV) and optical photometric and optical spectroscopic follow-up of supernova (SN)~2021gno by the "Precision Observations of Infant Supernova Explo…

astro-ph.HE2023

Ground-based and JWST Observations of SN 2022pul: I. Unusual Signatures of Carbon, Oxygen, and Circumstellar Interaction in a Peculiar Type Ia Supernova

Matthew R. Siebert, Lindsey A. Kwok, Joel Johansson +79

Nebular-phase observations of peculiar Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) provide important constraints on progenitor scenarios and explosion dynamics for both these rare SNe and the more…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 25 cited

Ground-based and JWST Observations of SN 2022pul: II. Evidence from Nebular Spectroscopy for a Violent Merger in a Peculiar Type-Ia Supernova

Lindsey A. Kwok, Matthew R. Siebert, Joel Johansson +78

We present an analysis of ground-based and JWST observations of SN~2022pul, a peculiar "03fg-like" (or "super-Chandrasekhar") Type Ia supernova (SN Ia), in the nebular phase at 338…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 24 cited

SN 2022acko: the First Early Far-Ultraviolet Spectra of a Type IIP Supernova

K. Azalee Bostroem, Luc Dessart, D. John Hillier +41

We present five far- and near-ultraviolet spectra of the Type II plateau supernova, SN 2022acko, obtained 5, 6, 7, 19, and 21 days after explosion, all observed with the Hubble Spa…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 3 cited

Direct Analysis of the Broad-Line SN 2019ein: Connection with the Core-Normal SN 2011fe

Zach Yarbrough, E. Baron, James M. DerKacy +3

Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) are important cosmological probes and contributors to galactic nucleosynthesis, particularly of the iron group elements. To improve both their reliabili…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 5 cited

Fast and Not-so-Furious: Case Study of the Fast and Faint Type IIb SN 2021bxu

Dhvanil D. Desai, Chris Ashall, Benjamin J. Shappee +36

We present photometric and spectroscopic observations and analysis of SN 2021bxu (ATLAS21dov), a low-luminosity, fast-evolving Type IIb supernova (SN). SN 2021bxu is unique, showin…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 29 cited

JWST Low-Resolution MIRI Spectral Observations of SN~2021aefx: High-density Burning in a Type Ia Supernova

J. M. DerKacy, C. Ashall, P. Hoeflich +38

We present a JWST/MIRI low-resolution mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopic observation of the normal Type Ia supernova (SN Ia) SN 2021aefx at +323 days past rest-frame B-band maximum l…

astro-ph.HE2023★ 12 cited

SN 2018hna: Adding a Piece to the Puzzles of the Explosion of Blue Supergiants

Danfeng Xiang, Xiaofeng Wang, Xinghan Zhang +14

We present extensive optical/ultraviolet observations and modelling analysis for the nearby SN 1987A-like peculiar Type II supernova (SN) 2018hna. Both photometry and spectroscopy…