Multi-wavelength observations of the enduring type IIn Supernovae 2005ip and 2006jd

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  • Maximilian Stritzinger
  • Francesco Taddia
  • Claes Fransson
  • Ori D. Fox
  • Nidia Morrell
  • M.M. Phillips
  • Jesper Sollerman
  • J.P. Anderson
  • Luis Boldt
  • Peter J. Brown
  • Abdo Campillay
  • Sergio Castellon
  • Carlos Contreras
  • Gaston Folatelli
  • S. M. Habergham
  • Mario Hamuy
  • Phil A. James
  • Wojtek Krzeminski
  • Seppo Mattila
  • Sven E. Persson
  • Miguel Roth
We present an observational study of the Type IIn supernovae (SNe IIn) 2005ip and 2006jd. Broadband UV, optical, and near-IR photometry, and visual-wavelength spectroscopy of SN 2005ip complement and extend upon published observations to 6.5 years past discovery. Our observations of SN 2006jd extend from UV to mid-infrared wavelengths, and like SN 2005ip, are compared to reported X-ray measurements to understand the nature of the progenitor. Both objects display a number of similarities with the 1988Z-like subclass of SN IIn including (1) remarkably similar early-and late-phase optical spectra, (2) a variety of high-ionization coronal lines, (3) long-duration optical and near-IR emission, and (4) evidence of cold and warm dust components. However, diversity is apparent, including an unprecedented late-time r-band excess in SN 2006jd. The observed differences are attributed to differences between the mass-loss history of the progenitor stars. We conclude that the progenitor of SN 2006jd likely experienced a significant mass-loss event during its pre-SN evolution akin to the great 19th century eruption of. Carinae. Contrarily, as advocated by Smith et al., the circumstellar environment of SN 2005ip is found to be more consistent with a clumpy wind progenitor.
Original languageEnglish
Article number173
JournalThe Astrophysical Journal
Volume756
Issue number2
Number of pages19
ISSN0004-637X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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