SN 2013ej in M74: A Luminous and Fast-declining Type II-P Supernova

We present extensive ultraviolet, optical, and near-infrared observations of the type IIP supernova (SN IIP) 2013ej in the nearby spiral galaxy M74. The multicolor light curves, spanning from \sim 8--185 days after explosion, show that it has a higher peak luminosity (i.e., M_{V} \sim-17.83 mag at maximum light), a faster... Show more