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

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, Jens Hjorth, Phil A. James, Wojtek Krzeminski, Seppo MattilaSven E. Persson, Miguel Roth

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Abstract

We present an observational study of the TypeIIn supernovae (SNeIIn) 2005ip and 2006jd. Broadband UV, optical, and near-IR photometry, and visual-wavelength spectroscopy of SN2005ip complement and extend upon published observations to 6.5years past discovery. Our observations of SN2006jd extend from UV to mid-infrared wavelengths, and like SN2005ip, 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 SN2006jd. The observed differences are attributed to differences between the mass-loss history of the progenitor stars. We conclude that the progenitor of SN2006jd likely experienced a significant mass-loss event during its pre-SN evolution akin to the great 19th century eruption of η Carinae. Contrarily, as advocated by Smith etal., the circumstellar environment of SN2005ip 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 - 10 Sept 2012

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