"Recent Supernova Captivates Global Skywatchers"

A new supernova, designated as SN2023ixf, has been discovered in the Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101. The explosion was first spotted by Japanese supernova hunter Koichi Itagaki on May 19 and confirmed the following day by telescopes of the Zwicky Transient Facility in California. The supernova is visible in small telescopes under dark-sky conditions and is easily visible in amateur telescopes. Astrophotographers and professional astronomers have shared their excitement and data about the rare event.