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CCD Images - Session 1172 (2023-12-05)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet
Bullet 62P/Tsuchinshan - Comet
Bullet 103P/Hartley - Comet
   
Bullet Nova Per 2020 - Nova (V1112 Per)
Bullet Nova Cas 2021 - Nova (V1405 Cas)
   
Bullet AT 2022ywv - Transient
Bullet AT2023csv - Type YSO? Transient
Bullet AT2023gqc - Type ulens? Transient
Bullet AT 2023qun - Transient
Bullet AT 2023tjz - Transient / Carbon Star
Bullet AT 2023ttx - CV Type Transient
Bullet AT 2023twu - Type HPM Transient
Bullet AT 2023xum - Type CV? Transient
Bullet AT 2023xzr - Type YSO Transient
   
Bullet ESO 542-G22 - Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023ndf
Bullet M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Type EGN Transient AT 2023yij
Bullet M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Type EGN Transient AT 2023yqt
   
Bullet NGC 247 - Spiral Galaxy (Herschel V-20, Caldwell 62)
Bullet NGC 682 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023xtg
Bullet NGC 907 - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 28)
Bullet NGC 1179 - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 48)
Bullet NGC 1359 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2022yvw
Bullet NGC 2848 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023usp
Bullet NGC 3690 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023wrk
Bullet NGC 5395 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2023ycc
Bullet NGC 7171 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023yoo
   
Bullet UGC 4582 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023twg
Bullet UGC 6265 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia-91T Supernova 2023wcw
   
  - SN 2022qwx attempt failed (due to cloud/poor transparency)
   
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- RX And, RZ LMi, BL Lac, DY Per
    
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- DX Cnc
 
  
- All-Night Session (12.1 hrs)
   
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature:  -5.5°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:   -25°/-30° C
- Notes from 2023-12-05 >>
   
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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-12-06
(passing through Cancer)

Earth Distance 5.53 AU (827.5 million km)
Note : image shows a slight light artifact in top left corner from 
offset star SAO 80379 (mag +8.68), 0.6' outside FOV.
   29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-12-06 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra -6.05 arcsec/hr, Dec 0.59 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 03:56 UT (#1172222-32)
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 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2023 Page >>    

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62P/Tsuchinshan - Comet

62P/Tsuchinshan - 2023-12-06
(passing through Leo)

Sun Distance 1.29 AU (approaching)
Earth Distance 0.59 AU (88.0 million km)
   62P/Tsuchinshan - 2023-12-06 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra 143.87 arcsec/hr, Dec -25.38 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 05:27 UT (#1172268)
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)
7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 05:27 UT (#1172264-70)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
62P/Tsuchinshan - 2023-12-06 Detail    62P/Tsuchinshan - 2023-12-06 Detail
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 05:27 UT (#1172264-70)
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
     
Images of 62P/Tsuchinshan on Comets 2023 Page >>    
Images of 62P/Tsuchinshan on Comets 2024 Page >>    

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103P/Hartley - Comet

103P/Hartley - 2023-12-06
(passing through Hydra)

Sun Distance 1.30 AU AU (receeding)
Earth Distance 0.58 AU (86.9 million km)
   103P/Hartley - 2023-12-06  Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra -0.63 arcsec/hr, Dec -43.91 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 04:09 UT (#1172235-36)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)
9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 04:13 UT (#1172235-43)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
Images of 103P/Hartley on Comets 2023 Page >>    

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Nova Per 2020 - Nova (V1112 Per, AT 2020abap)

Nova Per 2020 (Perseus)
Nova in Perseus discovered 2020/11/25.807
[ Novae ]
Nova Per 2020 discovered independently by Seiji Ueda and Stanislav Korotkiy et al
AT 2020abap (Type: CV) reported 2020/11/27.230 UT by PGIR
Alias: N Per 2020 , PGIR20fbf, TCP J04291888+4354233, TCP J04291884+4354232, V1112 Per
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2023-12-05 (T+1105.2d)
Image below (2023-12-05.961) was taken 1105.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.95
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 23:10 UT (#1172088-92)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of Nova Per 2020 on Novae Page >>

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Nova Cas 2021 - Nova (V1405 Cas)

Nova Cas 2021 (Cassiopeia)
Nova in Cassiopeia discovered 2021-03-18.4236,  by Yuji Nakamura (Japan)
Magnitude at discovery +9.6 (unfiltered CCD)
AT2021hkn (Type: Nova) reported by 2021/03/30.055 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia21bpe, AT2021hkn, V1405 Cas
 
Nova Cas 2021 - 2023-12-06 (T+992.6d)
Image below (2023-12-06.026) was taken 992.6 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.89  (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 00:40 UT (#1172126-30)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Cas 2021 (V1405 Cas) Spectra - 2023-12-06 (T+992.6d)
Image
Spectra produced in AstroMain using Image taken with Star Analyser 200
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter
2023-12-06 00:45 UT (#1172131-34)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of Nova Cas 2021 on Novae Page >>

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AT 2022ywv - Transient (Attempt)

AT 2022ywv (Hydra)
AT 2022ywv (Type: unk) discovered 2022-10-15.506 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF22abrdbml
Alerting magnitude 15.94 (vs Historic magnitude 20.35)
 ( TNS 2022ywv )
  
AT 2022ywv - 2023-12-06 (T+416.7d)
Image below (2023-12-06.191) was taken 416.7 days after discovery of 2022ywv
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white circle
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 04:43 UT (#1172251-55)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2022ywv on Transients 2022 Page >>

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AT 2023csv - Type YSO? Transient

AT 2023csv (Orion)
AT 2023csv (Type: YSO?) discovered 2023-03-02.355 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23aym
Discovery magnitude 15.02 (G-Gaia Filter)
 vs Historic magnitude 16.27 +/- 0.39 SD
( Historic Range 15.3 to 18.9 )
 ( TNS 2023csv | Gaia23aym )
  
AT 2023csv (YSO ?)
Near HIP 26241 in Open Cluster NGC 1980
HIP 26241 (Iota Ori, mag +2.75)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 01:26 UT (#1172145-49)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
AT 2023csv - 2023-12-06 (T+278.7d)
Image below (2023-12-06.053) was taken 278.7 days after discovery of 2023csv
Position of reported transient (faint) is shown by white circle
Measured Magnitude + 16.85 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 01:26 UT (#1172145-49)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023csv on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023gqc - Type ulens? Transient

AT 2023gqc (Auriga)
AT 2023gqc (Type: ulens?) discovered 2023-04-17.432 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23bpn
Discovery magnitude 11.40 (G-Gaia Filter)
 vs Historic magnitude 11.70 +/- 0.06 SD
 ( TNS 2023gqc | Gaia23bpn )
  
AT 2023gqc - 2023-12-06 (T+232.6d)
Image below (2023-12-06.039) was taken 232.6 days after discovery of 2023gqc
Position of reported transient (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude + 11.82 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 01:02 UT (#1172138-41)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023gqc on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023qun - Transient

AT 2023qun (Aries)
AT 2023qun (Type: unk) discovered 2023-08-25.908 UT by XOSS
Alias: KATS23Q003, ZTF23aazxoku, TCP J03223854+2130375
Discovery Mag 16.7 (Clear Filter)
 ( TNS 2023qun )
  
AT 2023qun - 2023-12-05 (T+102.0d)
Image below (2023-12-05.865) was taken 102.0 days after discovery of 2023qun
Position of earlier transient (faded & no-longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non Detection, limiting magnitude+19.5 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 20:54 UT (#1172041-45)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023qun on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023tjz - Transient / Carbon Star

AT 2023tjz (Orion)
AT 2023tjz (Type: unk) discovered 2023-09-17.895 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23cnk
Discovery magnitude 12.44 (G-Gaia filter) vs Historic Mag 10.71
Known Carbon star fades by 1.5 mag
 ( TNS 2023tjz | Gaia23cnk )
  
AT 2023tjz - 2023-12-06 (T+79.2d)
Image below (2023-12-06.118) was taken 79.2 days after discovery of 2023tjz
Position of earlier reported transient (distinct, brightening slightly ?) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured magnitude +12.85 (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 02:51 UT (#1172181-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023tjz on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023ttx - CV Type Transient

AT 2023ttx (Canis Major)
AT 2023ttx (Type: CV) discovered 2023-09-27.164 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23cqr
Discovery Magnitude 13.71 (G-Gaia Filter) vs Historic Magnitude 14.06 +/- 0.10
~0.3 mag rise in blue Gaia source
 ( TNS 2023ttx | Gaia23cqr )

 
AT 2023ttx - 2023-12-06 (T+69.9d)
Image below (2023-12-06.094) was taken 69.9 days after discovery of 2023ttx
Position of reported transient (relatively distinct, stable) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +13.51 (Clear Filter)

Image

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 02:19 UT (#1172167-71)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2023ttx on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023twu - Type HPM Transient

AT 2023twu (Canis Minor)
AT 2023twu (Type: HPM) discovered 2023-10-01.748 UT by MASTER
Alias: MASTER OT J072725.46+051206.3
Discovery magnitude  9.1(Clear Filter) vs Previous Mag >  17.7 (limiting flux)
 ( TNS 2023twu )
  
AT 2023twu - 2023-12-06 (T+65.3d)
Image below (2023-12-06.078) was taken 65.3 days after discovery of 2023twu
Position of reported transient (bright,  fading ?) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured magntitude +10.81(Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 01:59 UT (#1172160-64)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023twu on Transients 2023 Page >>

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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 - 2023-12-06 (T+21.3d)
Image below (2023-12-06.010) was taken 21.3 days after discovery of 2023xum
Position of reported transient (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured magntitude +18.67 (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 00:24 UT (#1172118-22)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023xum on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023xzr - Type YSO Transient

AT 2023xzr (Orion)
AT 2023xzr (Type: YSO) discovered 2023-11-08.655 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23dcm
Discovery magnitude 16.18 (G-Gaia Filter) vs Historic Magnitude 16.39 +/- 0.06 (SD)
Long slow brightening in YSO
 ( TNS 2023xzr  | Gaia23dcm )
  
AT 2023xzr - 2023-12-06 (T+27.4d)
Image below (2023-12-06.103) was taken 27.4 days after discovery of 2023xzr
Position of reported transient (distinct, fading) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magntitude  +13.28 (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 02:34 UT (#1172174-77)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023xzr on Transients 2023 Page >>

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ESO 542-G22 - Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023ndf

ESO 542-G22 with SN 2023ndf (Cetus)
SN 2023ndf (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-07-14.319 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS23oqd
Discovery Magnitude 17.14 (r-ZTF Filter)
 ( TNS 2023ndf )
 
ESO 542-G22 with SN 2023ndf - 2023-12-05 (T+144.6d)
Image below (2023-12-05.896) was taken 144.6 days after discovery of 2023ndf
Position of earlier supernova (faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non Detection, limiting magnitude +18.5 (Clear filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 21:39 UT (#1172056-60)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023ndf (in ESO 542-G22) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Type EGN Transient AT 2023yij

M31 with Nova AT 2023yij (Andromeda)
AT 2023yij (Type: EGN) discovered 2023-11-23.799 UT by Castellani Flavio
Alias: OMB-PNV21, PNV J00424587+4121379, Gaia23dnb
Discovery Mag 19.1 (Clear Filter)
Gaia,  2023-12-04 00:05  18.12 (T+10.2d)
Gaia,  2023-12-18 06:09  19.31 (T+24.5d)
( TNS 2023yij | Gaia23dnb)
  
M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Nova AT 2023yij (T+12.0d)
Cam2 Reference Image, Position of AT 2023yij (not visible in this exposure) is shown by blue circle
Limits of M31 Spiral Galaxy is shown by white ellipse
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size)
(10s exposure, 1x1 binning)
2023-12-05 19.29 UT
TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC
  
Nova AT 2023ufj (T+12.0d)
Position of reported nova (barely visible) is shown by white circle
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 19:40 UT (#1172018-21)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Nova M31 AT 2023yij - 2023-12-05 (T+12.0d)
Image below (2023-12-05.815) was taken 12.0 days after discovery of 2023yij
Position of reported transient (barely visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 19:40 UT (#1172018-21)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of Nova AT 2023yij (in M31) on Transients 2023 Page >>

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M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Type EGN Transient AT 2023yqt

M31 with Nova AT 2023yqt (Andromeda)
AT 2023yqt (Type: EGN) discovered 2023-12-03.515 UT by XOSS
Alias: PSP23Q, PNV J00422755+4111086, Gaia23dmh
Discovery Mag 16.22 (Clear Filter)
Gaia,  2023-12-04 00:05   16.42 (T+0.5d)
Gaia,  2023-12-18 01:55  19.66 (T+14.6d)
( TNS 2023yqt | Gaia23dmh)
  
M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Nova AT 2023yqt (T+2.5d)
Cam2 Reference Image, Position of AT 2023yij (not visible in this exposure) is shown by blue circle
Limits of M31 Spiral Galaxy is shown by white ellipse (corners only)
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size)
(10s exposure, 1x1 binning)
2023-12-05 19.29 UT
TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC
  
Nova AT 2023yqt (T+2.5d)
Position of reported nova (faint) is shown by white circle
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 23:54 UT (#1172103-07)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Nova M31 AT 2023yqt - 2023-12-05 (T+2.5d)
Image below (2023-12-05.990) was taken 2.5 days after discovery of 2023yqt
Position of reported transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +16.72 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, liner scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 23:54 UT (#1172103-07)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of Nova AT 2023yqt (in M31) on Transients 2023 Page >>

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NGC 247 - Spiral Galaxy (Herschel V-20, Caldwell 62)

NGC 247  (Cetus)
Aliases : Herschel V-20 / Caldwell 62 / UGCA 11
Common Name : The Claw Galaxy
11.1 mly distance. Member of Sculpter Group
  [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Caldwell Objects ] [ UGCA Galaxies ]
Image
Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
6 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 20:04 UT (#1172025-31)
12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Image
Negative CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
Image details as above
 
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
Image details as above
 
NGC 247 - Earlier Image (Sep 2009)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (Linear scale, 50% size)
10 x 60 sec exposure,  3x3 binning, C Filter
2009-09-20 01:31 h UT  (#389410-19)
12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME
 

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NGC 682 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023xtg

NGC 682 with SN 2023xtg (Cetus)
SN 2023xtg (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-11-14.527 UT by Koichi Itagaki
Alias: Gaia23dny, PS23kun, ZTF23abqqixn, ATLAS23vth
Discovery Magnitude 18.1 (Clear Filter)
(Gaia, 2023-11-23 11:01:37 :  Alerting Magnitude 15.85 )
Confirmed SN Ia
 ( TNS 2023xtg | Gaia23dny )
 
NGC 682 with SN 2023xtg - 2023-12-05 (T+21.4d)
Image below (2023-12-05.929) was taken 21.4 days after discovery of 2023xtg
Position of reported SN (reasonably distinct) is indicated by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +16.10 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 22:27 UT (#1172073-77)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023xtg (in NGC 682) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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NGC 907 - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 28)

NGC 907 (Cetus)
Alias: UGCA 28, PGC 9054 (catalog mag +13.3)
 [ UGCA Galaxies ]
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 21:13 UT (#1172048-52)
12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 907 - Detail
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NGC 1179 - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 48)

NGC 1179 (Eridanus)
Alias: UGCA 48, PGC 11480 (catalog mag +12.8 or +11.9)
 [ UGCA Galaxies ]
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5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 22:07 UT (#1172066-70)
12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 907 - Detail
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NGC 1359 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2022yvw

NGC 1359 with SN 2022yvw (Eridanus)
SN 2022yvw (Type: IIb) discovered 2022-10-27.921 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS22bkfl, ZTF22abrahwy, PS22kuz
Discovery Magnitude 18.69 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
 ( TNS 2022yvw )
 
NGC 1359 - Spiral Galaxy
Other galaxies in FOV
 PGC 13220 (catalog mag +14.2),  PGC 135050 (catalog mag +15.3),
PGC 13211 (catalog mag +15.8),  PGC 135049 (catalog mag +16.4)
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 22:50 UT (#1172080-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 1359 with SN 2022yvw - 2023-12-05 (T+404.0d)
Image below (2023-12-05.946) was taken 404.0 days after discovery of 2022yvw
Position of earlier SN (likely faded & no longer visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs
Light source visible at cross-hairs is most likely a knot/H-region in NGC 1359
rather than being a remnant of SN 2022yvw
Measured Magnitude +15.96 (Clear Filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 22:50 UT (#1172080-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 1359 - Reference Image
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DSS-2 Colour
(Display/Captured from Aladin)
  
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NGC 2848 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023usp

NGC 2848 with SN 2023usp (Hydra)
SN 2023usp (Type: II) discovered 2023-10-03.729 UT by ATLAS
(TNS shows discovery date as 2023-10-12 08:18:50 )
Alias: ATLAS23uai, Gaia23cxo
Discovery Magnitude 18.26 (orange-ATLAS filter)
Gaia Alerting Mag 18.44  (2023-10-03 17:29:51)
Confirmed SN II
 ( TNS 2023usp | Gaia23cxo )
 
NGC 2848 with SN 2023usp - 2023-12-06 (T+63.5d)
Image below (2023-12-06.236) was taken 63.5 days after discovery of 2023usp
Position of reported SN (very faint /barely visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Estimated Magnitude by visual comparison +18.0 (Clear Filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 05:45 UT (#1172274-76)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
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NGC 3690 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023wrk

NGC 3690 with SN 2023wrk (Ursa Major)
SN 2023wrk (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-11-04.229 UT by GOTO
Alias: GOTO23bdo, ZTF23abpbdfm, ATLAS23vna
Discovery Magnitude 18.11 (L-GOTO filter)
 ( Rochester Supernova site ) ( TNS 2023wrk )
NGC 3690 with SN 2023wrk - 2023-12-06 (T+31.9d)
Image below (2023-12-06.140) was taken 31.9 days after discovery of 2023wrk
Position of SN (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +14.16 (C Filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 03:30 UT (#1172213-17)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
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NGC 5395 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2023ycc

NGC 5395 with AT 2023ycc (Canes Venatici)
AT 2023ycc (Type: unk) discovered 2023-11-12.641 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23ddx
Discovery Magnitude 18.10 (G-Gaia Filter)
Candidate SN near galaxy NGC 5395
Gaia  2023-11-12 15:23  18.10  (T+0.0d)
Gaia  2023-12-07 01:39   19.05 (T+24.4d)
Gaia  2024-01-06 19.21  19.52( T+55.2d)
 ( TNS 2023ycc | Gaia23ddx )
 
NGC 5395 - Spiral Galaxy
NGC 5394 / NGC 5395  (ARP 84) - "The Heron"
 [ ARP Galaxies

Other galaxies in FOV
  IC 4356 (catalog mag +16.0),   PGC 2102129 (catalog mag +16.8)
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 06:10 UT (#1172280-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 5395 / ARP 84 - Detail
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NGC 5395 with AT 2023ycc - 2023-12-06 (T+23.6d)
Image below (2023-12-06.251) was taken 23.6 days after discovery of 2023ycc
Position of reported transient (very faint ) is indicated by white cross-hairs
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 06:10 UT (#1172280-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
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NGC 7171 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023yoo

NGC 7171 with SN 2023yoo (Aquarius)
SN 2023yoo (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-11-28.035 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS23wjr, ZTF23abryylt, Gaia23dsz
Discovery Magnitude 17.34 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
 ( TNS 2023yoo | Gaia23dsz )
Gaia, 2023-12-22 06:47,  Mag 15.18 (T+24.3d)
Gaia, 2024-01-02 12:53,  Mag 15.65 (T+35.5d)
 
NGC 7171 with SN 2023yoo - 2023-12-05 (T+7.8d)
Image below (2023-12-05.793) was taken 7.8 days after discovery of 2023yoo
Position of earlier reported SN (distinct) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Measured Magnitude +15.04 (Clear Filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 19:11 UT (#1172006-10)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
   
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UGC 4582 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023twg

UGC 4582 with SN 2023twg (Cancer)
SN 2023twg (Type: II) discovered 2023-10-02.237 UT by GOTO
Alias: GOTO23aon, Gaia23cwy
Discovery Magnitude 18.22 (L-GOTO Filter)
 ( TNS 2023twg | Gaia23cwy )
 
UGC 4582 with SN 2023twg - 2023-12-06 (T+65.0d)
Image below (2023-12-06.207) was taken 65.0 days after discovery of 2023twg
Position of reported supernova (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Mag (based on visual comparison)  +17.8 (Clear Filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-06 05:07 UT (#1172257-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
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UGC 6265 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia-91T Supernova 2023wcw

UGC 6265 with SN 2023wcw (Ursa Major)
SN 2023wcw (Type: Ia-91T, z= 0.032834) discovered 2023-11-01.491 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF23abnoilr
Discovery Magnitude 17.14 (r-ZTF Filter)
 ( TNS 2023wcw )
 
UGC 6265 with SN 2023wcw - 2023-12-05 (T+34.5d)
Image below (2023-12-05.974) was taken 34.5 days after discovery of 2023wcw
Position of reported supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Mag +16.6 (Clear filter)
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 23:31 UT (#1172096-100)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
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