The Progenitor and Early Evolution of the Type IIb SN 2016gkg
The Progenitor and Early Evolution of the Type IIb SN 2016gkg
We report initial observations and analysis on the Type IIb SN~2016gkg in the nearby galaxy NGC~613. SN~2016gkg exhibited a clear double-peaked light curve during its early evolution, as evidenced by our intensive photometric follow-up campaign. SN~2016gkg shows strong similarities with other Type IIb SNe, in particular with respect to the …