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  • Astrophysics
  • Cosmology

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  • Super-luminous supernovae (SLSNe) are rare, energetic stellar explosions.
  • The energy sources and progenitor systems of hydrogen-poor SLSNe (SLSNe-I) remain poorly understood.
  • Most known SLSNe-I are found in star-forming dwarf galaxies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the discovery and characterize the unprecedentedly luminous supernova ASASSN-15lh.
  • To investigate the nature and potential energy sources of ASASSN-15lh.
  • To compare ASASSN-15lh with previously known SLSNe-I and their host galaxies.

Main Methods:

  • Photometric and spectroscopic observations of ASASSN-15lh.
  • Luminosity and energy calculations based on observed data.
  • Host galaxy identification and characterization through astronomical surveys.

Main Results:

  • ASASSN-15lh is the most luminous supernova discovered, with a peak absolute magnitude of -23.5.
  • Its bolometric luminosity reached (2.2 ± 0.2) × 10^45 ergs/s, more than twice that of any previously known supernova.
  • ASASSN-15lh radiated a total energy of (1.1 ± 0.2) × 10^52 ergs within four months.
  • The supernova is hosted by a luminous galaxy with minimal star formation, unlike typical SLSNe-I.

Conclusions:

  • ASASSN-15lh represents a new class of extremely luminous supernovae.
  • Its host galaxy properties challenge conventional understanding of SLSNe-I environments.
  • The immense energy output of ASASSN-15lh may necessitate revisions to or alternatives for the magnetar model powering SLSNe-I.