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Bright Meteor (17:21 UT)     Jupiter - Planet     12P/Pons-Brooks - Comet 144P/Kushida - Comet     AT 2023tvi - CV Type Transient (Near NGC 6834) AT 2023txn - CV Type Transient AT 2023uzx - CV Type Transient AT 2023wbv - CV Type Transient AT 2023wvl - CV Type Transient AT 2023xum - Type CV? Transient     M31 - Spiral Galaxy with EGN Transient AT 2023yoa M33 - Spiral Galaxy with EGN Type Transient AT 2023ypg     NGC 7625 - Spiral Galaxy (ARP 212) with Type Ia Supernova 2023vyl SN 2022mww - Type Ia Supernova in SDSS Galaxy (Attempt) SN 2023bid - Type Ia Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (Attempt)     UGC 530 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023yma UGC 831 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2023wdd UGC 3174 - Irregular Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2023mut     Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - BL Lac      Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - None

- Attempted All-Night Session (7.0 hrs) interrupted by and ended early by cloud     - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: -3°C (min) - CCD Temperature:   -25° C - Notes from 2023-11-30 >>     -

Bright Meteor (17:21 UT)

Bright Meteor in NW Sky at 2023-11-30 17:21 UT

North Sky Panoramic Image  30s exposure (single frame) 2023-11-30 17:21:00 to 17:21:30 UT Oculus AllSky Camera

AllSky (Fish-Eye) View Image Details as above

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Jupiter - Planet

Jupiter (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 4.98 AU Earth Distance 4.11 AU (615.0 million km) (Ra -14.58 arcsec/hr, Dec -4.17 arcsec/hr)

Jupiter - B Band Best 8 frames out of 15

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Combined Image from 8 frames 8 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, B Filter 2023-11-30 22:59 UT (#1169106-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

Jupiter - V Band Best 8 frames out of 15

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Combined Image from 8 frames 8 x 0.12s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, V Filter 2023-11-30 23:01 UT (#1169121-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

Jupiter - Ha Band Best 6 frames out of 15

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Combined Image from 6 frames 6 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, Ha Filter 2023-11-30 23:02 UT (#1169136-50) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

Jupiter - Colour (Colour Attempt using B, V & Ha filters) (BVR Colour Image not feasible as R images (0.12s) were saturated)

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Combined Image from composited frames 8 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, B Filter 2023-11-30 22:59 UT (#1169106-20) 8 x 0.12s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, V Filter 2023-11-30 23:01 UT (#1169121-34) 6 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, Ha Filter 2023-11-30 23:02 UT (#1169136-50) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

Jupiter - Colour (Colour Attempt using B, V & Ha filters) additional unsharp masking

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Image details as above

Jupiter - Colour (Colour Attempt using B, V & Ha filters) additional unsharp masking

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, unsharp masked) Combined in CCDSoft before export & sharping in Psp. Image details as above

Jupiter Moons

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, linear scale) 5 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, V Filter 2023-11-30 22:58 UT (#1169101-05) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

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12P/Pons-Brooks - Comet (Outburst)

12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 (passing through Lyra) Sun Distance 2.38 AU (approaching) 12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 (passing through Lyra) Sun Distance 2.39 AU Earth Distance 2.60 AU (389.7 million km)		12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 68.68 arcsec/hr, Dec -10.37 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:52 UT (#1169062-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) Image details as left
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 Detail		12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 Detail
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, log scale, cropped) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:52 UT (#1169062-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Image details as left
12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 Detail		12P/Pons-Brooks - 2023-11-30 Detail
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:52 UT (#1169062-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Annotated false-colour CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum Image details as left
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144P/Kushida - Comet

144P/Kushida - 2023-12-01 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 1.54 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 0.58 AU (87.1 million km) Several galaxies in FOV including  PGC 10569 (catalog mag +16.2) PGC 1518082 (catalog mag +16.8)  PGC 1515244 (catalog mag +17.9) PGC 1518526 (catalog mag +18.1)		144P/Kushida - 2023-12-01 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -6.17 arcsec/hr, Dec -19.74 arcsec/hr) Position of comet (faint) indicated by white cross-hairs
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-01 00:45 UT (#1169188-96) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left
Images of 144P/Kushida on Comets 2009 Page >>
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AT 2023tvi - CV Type Transient (Near NGC 6834)

AT 2023tvi (Cygnus) AT 2023tvi (Type: CV) discovered 2023-09-29.797 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23crr Discovery magnitude 12.90 (G-Gaia filter) vs Historic magnitude 13.13 Bright blue gal.plane source rises by 0.2 mag  ( TNS 2023tvi | Gaia23crr )

AT 2023tvi - 2023-11-30 (T+62.1d) Image below (2023-11-30.878) was taken 62.1 days after discovery of 2023tvi Position of reported transient (distinct, stable) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magntitude +12.84 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 21:08 UT (#1169071-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023txn - CV Type Transient

AT 2023txn (Cygnus) AT 2023txn (Type: CV) discovered 2023-09-29.797 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23cse Discovery magnitude 11.83 (G-Gaia) vs Historic Mag 13.14 Red Galactic plane source brightens erratically by 2 mag & becomes bluer  ( TNS 2023txn | Gaia23cse )

AT 2023txn - 2023-11-30 (T+62.0d) Image below (2023-11-30.791) was taken 62.0 days after discovery of 2023txn Position of reported transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magntitude +12.45 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 19:02 UT (#1169021-25) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023uzx - CV Type Transient

AT 2023uzx (Cassiopeia) AT 2023uzx (Type: CV) discovered 2023-10-13.335 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23cwq Discovery Mag 11.96 (G-Gaia Filter)  vs Historic Magnitude 12.23 +/- 0.04 SD ~0.2 mag rise in Gaia source, previous events seen  ( TNS 2023uzx | Gaia23cwq )

AT 2023uzx - 2023-11-30 (T+48.6d) Image below (2023-11-30.888) was taken 48.6 days after discovery of 2023uzx Position of reported transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude +11.46 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 21:22 UT (#1169078-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023wbv - CV Type Transient

AT 2023wbv (Perseus) AT 2023wbv (Type: CV) discovered 2023-10-30.032 UT by MASTER Alias: MASTER OT J041624.14+392546.7 Discovery magnitude 11.9 (Clear Filter)  ( TNS 2023wbv )

AT 2023wbv - 2023-12-01 (T+32.0d) Image below (2023-12-01.004) was taken 32.0 days after discovery of 2023wbv Position of reported transient (distinct, fading ?) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magntitude +11.58 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-01 00:09 UT (#1169173-77) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023wvl - CV Type Transient

AT 2023wvl (Cygnus) AT 2023wvl (Type: CV) discovered 2023-11-06.700 UT by XOSS Alias: KATS23V002, TCP J19582065+5506531 Discovery magnitude 12.9 (Clear Filter) The spectral characteristics and an outburst amplitude of about 8 mag  (above a quiescent level of Vmag=21.3) suggest AT 2023wvl is a dwarf nova .  ( TNS 2023wvl )

AT 2023wvl - 2023-11-30 (T+24.2d) Image below (2023-11-30.860) was taken 24.2 days after discovery of 2023wvl Position of reported transient (relatively faint, fading) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magntitude +14.78 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:41 UT (#1169054-58) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023xum - Type CV? Transient

AT 2023xum (Perseus) AT 2023xum (Type: CV?) discovered 2023-11-14.749 UT by XOSS Alias: KATS23V005, ZTF23abrajyk, TCP J03570301+3559384 Discovery magnitude  16.57 (Clear Filter) UG candidate classified by XOSS  ( TNS 2023xum )

AT 2023xum - 2023-11-30 (T+16.2d) Image below (2023-11-30.990) was taken 16.2 days after discovery of 2023xum Position of reported transient (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magntitude +18.50 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 23:54 UT (#1169166-70) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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M31 - Spiral Galaxy with EGN Transient AT 2023yoa

M31 with Nova M31 AT 2023yoa (Andromeda) AT 2023yoa (Type: EGN) discovered 2023-11-27.831 UT by XOSS Alias: PSP23N, PNV J00430932+4115416, Nova M31 2023-11f Discovery Mag 16.2 (Clear filter)  ( TNS 2023yoa )

Nova M31 AT 2023yoa Cam2 Reference Image, Position of AT 2023yoa (not visible in this exposure) is shown by blue circle Limits of M31 Spiral Galaxy is shown by pale blue/white ellipse

Annotated CMOS Image (16% size) (10s exposure, 1x1 binning) 2023-11-30 19:53 UT TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC

Nova M31 AT 2023yoa (T+3.0d) Image below (2023-09-29.174) was taken 2.7 days after discovery of 2023trk Position of reported EGN  transient (very faint) is shown by white circle

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:04 UT (#1169041-45) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

Nova M31 AT 2023yoa - 2023-11-30 (T+3.0d) Image below (2023-11-30.831) was taken 3.0 days after discovery of 2023yoa Position of reported transient (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Estimated Magnitude +16.5* (Clear Filter) * uncertain estimate

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 20:04 UT (#1169041-45) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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M33 - Spiral Galaxy with EGN Type Transient AT 2023ypg

M33 with Nova M33 AT 2023ypg (Triangulum) AT 2023ypg (Type: EGN) discovered 2023-11-29.609 UT by XOSS Alias: PSP23O, PNV J01325400+3021387, Gaia23dnw Discovery Magnitude 18.2 (Clear filter) Confirmed Nova Gaia, 2023-12-06 23:55, Mag +18.59 Gaia, 2023-12-07 07:42 , Mag +18.71 Gaia, 2023-12-12 05:59 , Mag +18.42 Gaia, 2024-01-20 18:52, Mag +19.50  ( TNS 2023ypg | Gaia23dnw )

Nova M33 AT 2023ypg - 2023-11-30 (T+1.4d) Image below (2023-11-30.962) was taken 1.4 days after discovery of 2023ypg Position of reported Transient (very faint) is indicated by white cross-hairs. Poor quality image (light ghosts from preceeding target (Jupiter) Measured Magnitude + 17.97* (Clear Filter) * somewhat uncertain

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 23:09 UT (#1169153-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 7625 - Spiral Galaxy (ARP 212) with Type Ia Supernova 2023vyl

NGC 7625 with SN 2023vyl (Pegasus) SN 2023vyl (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-10-28.393 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS23urs, ZTF23abnprwj Discovery Magnitude 17.43 (orange-ATLAS Filter)  ( TNS 2023vyl )

NGC 7625 with SN 2023vyl - 2023-11-30 (T+33.4d) Image below (2023-11-30.814) was taken 33.4 days after discovery of 2023vyl Position of reported SN (distinct but fading) is indicated by white cross-hairs. Measured Mag +14.73 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 19:39 UT (#1169035-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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SN 2022mww - Type Ia Supernova in SDSS Galaxy (Attempt)

SN 2022mww (Perseus) Alias: In SDSS J031247.24+414914.5 SN 2022mww (Type: Ia) discovered 2022-06-17.470 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF22aaokiud, Gaia22cuo Discovery Mag 16.25 (r-ZTF Filter)  ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022mww )

SN 2022mww - 2023-11-30 (T+531.5d) Image below (2023-11-30.974) was taken 531.5 days after discovery of 2022mww Position of earlier supernova (indistinguishable from galaxy nucleus) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude (nucleus) +15.86 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 23:32 UT (#1169159-63) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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SN 2023bid - Type Ia Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (Attempt)

SN 2023bid (Perseus) In WISEA J015013.42+482737.5 SN 2023bid (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-02-03.156 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF23aabsicf, Gaia23aql Discovery Mag 19.08 (r-ZTF Filter) Confirmed SN Ia Gaia, 2023-02-08 23:40, mag 17.23 Gaia, 2023-03-08 03:41, mag 17.80  ( TNS 2023bid | Gaia23aql )

WISEA J015013.42+482737.5 - Galaxy Bright star in FOV is HIP 8551 (mag +8.3)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 22:49 UT (#1169093-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

SN 2023bid - 2023-11-30 (T+300.8d) Image below (2023-11-30.944) was taken 300.8 days after discovery of 2023bid Position of earlier supernova (most likely faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude (nucleus) +16.2 (Clear Filter) Non-Detection Limiting Mag  +18.6 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 22:49 UT (#1169093-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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UGC 530 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023yma

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UGC 831 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2023wdd

UGC 831 with SN 2023wdd (Andromeda) SN 2023wdd (Type: IIb) discovered 2023-11-01.445 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS23uvt Discovery Magnitude 17.96 (orange-ATLAS Filter) (AT 2023wdd, Candidate Supernova later confirmed as Type IIb Supernova)  ( TNS 2023wdd )

UGC 831 with SN 2023wdd - 2023-11-30 (T+29.4d) Image below (2023-11-30.799) was taken 29.4 days after discovery of 2023wdd Position of reported supernova (barely visible) is shown by white cross-hairs

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-11-30 19:18 UT (#1169028-32) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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UGC 3174 - Irregular Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2023mut

UGC 3174 with SN 2023mut (Orion) SN 2023mut (Type: IIb) discovered 2023-07-11.180 UT by ASAS-SN  / GOTO Group Alias: ASASSN-23fh Discovery Magnitude 15.2 (g-SLOAN Filter)  ( TNS 2023mut )

UGC 3174 with SN 2023mut - 2023-12-01 (T+142.8d) Image below (2023-12-01.013) was taken 142.8 days after discovery of 2023mut Position of reported SN (distinct, fading ?) is indicated by white cross-hairs. Measured Magnitude +16.14 (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-01 00:26 UT (#1169181-85) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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