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CCD Images - Session 779 (2020-05-05)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet NGC 4568 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernovae 2020fqv
Bullet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)  - Comet
Bullet NGC 3643 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2020hvf
Bullet NGC 4636 - Elliptical Galaxy, with Type Ia Supernova 2020ue
Bullet NGC 5157 - Spiral Galaxy with Type 1a SN 2020ees
Bullet Basel 15 - Open Cluster
Bullet M14 - Globular Cluster
Bullet IC 1222 - Spiral Galaxy (ARP 73)  with SN 2020enm
Bullet M92 - Globular Cluster
Bullet UGC 10528 - Spiral Galaxy (PGC 58896) with SN 2020ekk
   
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
  -  CI Cyg, U Her, RZ LMi, CY Lyr
   
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
 - Barnards Star, 61 Cyg, CN Leo
 
  
   
- All Night Session (4.8 hours total). 
- Main aims of the session was to follow up on earlier supernova observations and acquire images of a selection of deep sky and comet objects
   
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature: 1.5°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -15°/-20°C  (61%/67% av. power)
- Notes from 2020-05-05 >>
    
   

NGC 4568 - Spiral Galaxy with Type 2b Supernovae 2020fqv

NGC 4568 with SN 2020fqv (Virgo)
SN 2020fqv (Type 2b, discovered 2020-03-31.338 by Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)
 ( Rochester Supernova site | K. Itagaki Image, mag +15.8 | Campaner Image, mag +15.2SN 2020fqv sub-page )

Image below (2020-05-05.920) was taken 35.6 days after discovery of SN 2020fqv
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +15.0
Image taken under bright moonlit sky (moon 96% phase)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 22:05 UT (#779013-17)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 4568 with SN 2020fqv - Earlier Wider View Image (2020-04-24)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-04-24 22:10 UT (#774018-22)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2020fqv (NGC 4568) on Supernovae 2020 Page >>

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C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)  - Comet

C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) - 2020-05-05
(passing through Camelopardalis)
Sun Distance 0.77 AU
Earth Distance 0.89 AU (133.1 million km)
   C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)  - 2020-05-05, Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra -146.01 arcsec/hr, Dec -88.20 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 22:19 UT (#779019-20)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)
20 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 22:27 UT (#779019-42)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
Images of C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) on Comets 2020 Page >>    


 C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) - False Colour, 2020-05-05
Image
 False Color CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
20 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 22:27 UT (#779019-42)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
 C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) - 2020-05-05
Image
CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped)
20 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 22:27 UT (#779019-42)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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NGC 3643 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2020hvf

NGC 3643 (Leo)
 
NGC 3643 (catalog mag +14.1 ) w/ SN 2020hvf (Type 1a) (mag +13.0)
with adjacent galaxies
PGC 34817 (catalog mag +15.1), PGC 1242200 (catalog mag +16.9),
PGC 1241479 (catalog mag +17.1),  PGC 1242662 (catalog mag +17.4),
PGC 34795 (catalog mag +17.9), PGC 1241727 (catalog mag +18.1),
PGC 1241505 (catalog mag +18.6)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 23:05 UT (#779052-56)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 3643 with SN 2020hvf (Leo)
SN 2020hvf (Type 1a) discovered 2020/04/21.380 by ATLAS
 (Rochester Supernova site | Marc Deldman image | Robin Leadbetter image + spectra )

Image below (2020-05-05.962) was taken 14.6 days after discovery of SN 2020hvf
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +13.0
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 23:05 UT (#779052-56)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
 

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NGC 4636 - Elliptical Galaxy (H II 38), with Type Ia Supernova 2020ue

NGC 4636 with SN 2020ue (Virgo)
SN 2020ue Type1a discovered 2020/01/12.722 by Koichi Itagaki
 (Rochester Supernova siteDiscovey Image, K.Itagaki | SN 2020ue sub-page  |
 
NGC 4636 with SN 2020ue - 2020-05-05 (T+114.3d)
Image below (2020-05-05.994) was taken 114.3 days after discovery of SN 2020ue
Measured SN magnitude ??  (approx)
Image taken under bright moonlit conditions: Phase 97%, Separation 16°
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-05 23:51 UT (#779069-73)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2020ue (NGC 4636) on Supernovae 2020 Page >>

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NGC 5157 - Spiral Galaxy with Type 1a Supernovae 2020ees

NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees (Canes Venatici)
SN 2020ees (Type 1a), discovered 2020/03/05.472 by ATLAS
 ( Rochester Supernova site | Odd Trondal image )

Image below (2020-05-06.008) was taken 61.5 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Measured SN magnitude ??
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 00:12 UT (#779077-80)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Image (2020-05-03)
Image below (2020-05-03.018) was taken 58.6 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Measured SN magnitude +17.6
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-03 00:26 UT (#777076-80)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Image (2020-04-24)
Image below (2020-04-24.907) was taken 50.4 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +17.3
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-04-24 21:46 UT (#774011-14)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Image (2020-04-16)
Image below (2020-04-16.928) was taken 42.5 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +16.9
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-04-16 22:17 UT (#768037-41)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Image (2020-03-27)
Image below (2020-04-06.948) was taken 32.5 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +16.7
Image taken under very poor sky conditions, thin cloud & moonlight
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-04-06 22:45 UT (#766021-25)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Image (2020-03-27)
Image below (2020-03-27.928) was taken 22.5 days after discovery of SN 2020ees
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +16.4
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-03-27 22:17 UT (#764081-85)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
 
NGC 5157 with SN 2020ees - Earlier Wide View (2020-03-27)
SN 2020ees, Type 1a Supernova
Other galaxies in view :  PGC 47206 (catalog mag +15.5),
PGC 1972782 (+17.8),  PGC 1978267 (+17.9), 
PGC 1977070 (+18.0), PGC 1979392 (+18.1)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-03-27 22:17 UT (#764081-85)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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Basel 15 - Open Cluster

Basel 15 (Cygnus)
SAC Basel 15,  Saguaro Astronomy Club Database
Although the image is centered on the target object 'SAC Basel 15' in TheSky6
the precise center of star clustering is unclear.
Image 
CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 00:34 UT (#779093-99)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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M14 - Globular Cluster

M14 (Ophiuchus)
Image
CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 00:46 UT (#779104-11)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Image
Negative CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
Image details as above
[ larger size ]
  
Image
False Colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)
Inverse Spectrum Colour Bar
Image details as above
[ larger size ]
 
M14 - Detail
Image
CCD Image (100% size, logscale, cropped)
Image details as above
 
M14 - Earlier Image (2005)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, logscale)
5 x 20 sec exposure (average), 2x2 binning, C filter
2005-08-14  21:31 h UT (#92054-58)
8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E
 
M14 - Earlier Image (2003)
Image
CCD image (100% size, Linear Scale)
2 x 20 sec exposures (summed), 2x2 binning, No filter
2003-08-05  22:04 to 22:05 h UT (#49061-62)
Image Size: 11.4 x 7.6 arc mins
8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E
 

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IC 1222 - Spiral Galaxy (ARP 73) with SN 2020enm

IC 1222 with SN 2020enm (Hercules)
IC 1222 (catalog mag +13.4), aliases  ARP 73, PGC 58544

SN 2020enm  (Type Ia-99a SN) discovered 2020/03/16.913 by Xingming Observatory Sky Survey (XOSS)
 (Rochester Supernova site |  Discovery Image |  mag +17.7 V at discovery )
 
IC 1222 with SN 2020enm - 2020-05-06 (T+50.1d)
Image (2020-05-06.051) taken 50.1 days after SN discovery.
SN shown by white cross hairs. Measured magnitude +18.2
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 01:13 UT (#779131-35)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2020enm (IC 1222) on Supernovae 2020 Page >>

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M92 - Globular Cluster

M92 (Hercules)
Image
CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
2 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 01:32 UT (#779140-41)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
M92 - Earlier Image (2017)
Image
CCD Image (50% size, logscale)
5 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2017-11-02 21:24h UT (#603213-20)
12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
 
M92 - Earlier Image (2006)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, logscale)
30s (single frame), 2x2 binning, C Filter
2006-08-26  23:05 h UT (#135121)
8" LX200 + ST-7E
 
M92 - Earlier Image (2005)
Image
LRGB Colour CCD Image (100% size, logscale)
CCD Colour Image (LRGB)
Luminance 3x20s (average), Blue 3x30s (average) with  x1.15 weighting
Green 3x20s (average), Red 3x20s (average)
2005-06-06  23:38 h UT (#88023-34) 
8" LX200 + ST-7E
 

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UGC 10528 - Spiral Galaxy (PGC 58896) with SN 2020ekk

UGC 10528 with SN 2020ekk (Hercules)
SN 2020ekk (Type II) discovered 2020/03/11.779 by Koichi Itagaki
 (Rochester Supernova site |  Discovery Image (Mag +17.2) |  Marc Deldem Image )
 
UGC 10528 with SN 2020ekk - 2020-05-06 (T+55.3d)
Image below (2020-05-06.085) was taken 55.3 days after discovery of SN 2020ekk
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Measured SN magnitude +?? (no cursor info on object)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 02:03 UT (#779159-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGC 10528 with SN 2020ekk - Earlier Image 2020-03-20 (T+8.2d)
Image below (2020-03-20.004) was taken 8.23 days after discovery of SN 2020ekk
SN is shown by white cross hairs.   Estimated SN magnitude +16.2
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-03-20 00:06 UT (#763117-21)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2020ekk (UGC 10528) on Supernovae 2020 Page >>

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