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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet 81/P Wild - Comet C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) - Comet C/2020 V2 (ZTF) - Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) - Comet     AT 2023fm - CV Type Transient AT 2023vp - CV Type Transient AT 2023vq - Type YSO? Transient     IC 1525 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2023aov  (Attempt) MCG +5-26-43 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023af Minkowski 1-13 - Planetary Nebula (PK 232-1.1)     NGC 189 - Open Cluster NGC 2528 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIn Supernova 2023jo NGC 3705 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic-BL Supernova 2022xxf NGC 3938 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia-02cx Supernova 2022xlp NGC 4415 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2022pul NGC 5468 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic Supernova 2023cj NGC 5548 - Spiral Galaxy with Type AGN? Transient AT 2022abcs NGC 5631 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2022aaiq     UGC 8046 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova SN 2022zxr UGC 10407 - Irregular Galaxy with Transient AT 2022adyb     Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - None      Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - None

- Attempted All Night Session session (8.6 hours). Start delayed by cloud and rain shower, and later on interrupted by cloud.     - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: -1.5°C (min) - CCD Temperature:  -20°/ -25°C - Notes from 2023-01-26 >>

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-01-27 (passing through Auriga) Sun Distance 6.07 AU (receeding) Earth Distance 5.21 AU (778.8 million km)		29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2023-01-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -15.42 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.44 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 01:46 UT (#1091076-84) 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 2023-01-27 01:46 UT (#1091076-84) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (Outburst) on Comets 2022 Page >>
Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2023 Page >>

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81/P Wild - Comet

81P/Wild - 2023-01-27 (passing through Libra) Sun Distance 1.65 AU  (receeding) Earth Distance 1.71 AU (255.9 million km)		81P/Wild - 2023-01-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 94.15 arcsec/hr, Dec -17.12 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 06:10 UT (#1091188-90) 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) 10 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 06:10 UT (#1091180-94) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
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C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) - Comet

C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) - 2023-01-27 (passing through Virgo) Sun Distance 3.67 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 3.30 AU (494.1 million km) Comet position is indicated by white cross-hairs		C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) - 2023-01-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -30.15 arcsec/hr, Dec -10.45 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 02:45 UT (#1091103-05) 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) 9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 02:49 UT (#1091103-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
Images of C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) on Comets 2022 Page >> Images of C/2019 U5 (PANSTARRS) on Comets 2023 Page >>

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C/2020 V2 (ZTF) - Comet

C/2020 V2 (ZTF) - 2023-01-27 (passing through Cassiopeia) Sun Distance 2.51 AU (approaching) Earth Distance 2.17 AU (325.3 million km) Glare on right hand side of image is from the Mag 2.66 star HIP 6686 (Ruchbah) lying 9' outside of FOV		C/2020 V2 (ZTF) - 2023-01-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 5.09 arcsec/hr, Dec -108.18 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 00:56 UT (#1091042-44) 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) 15 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 01:03 UT (#1091042-56) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
Images of C/2020 V2 (ZTF) on Comets 2022 Page >> Images of C/2020 V2 (ZTF) on Comets 2023 Page >>

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C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) - Comet

C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) - 2023-01-27 (passing through Draco) Sun Distance 1.76 AU Earth Distance 1.64 AU (245.6 million km)		C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) - 2023-01-27 Detail Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 330.60 arcsec/hr, Dec 8.52 arcsec/hr)
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 05:04 UT (#1091158) 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) 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 05:07 UT (#1091158-62) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
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AT 2023fm - CV Type Transient

AT 2023fm (Cygnus) AT 2023fm (Type: CV) discovered 2023-01-10.703 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23afb Discovery Mag 13.49 (G-gaia filter) vs Historic magnitude 13.75) 0.25 mag rise in Gaia source in the galactic plane  ( TNS 2022ddt | Gaia23afb )

AT 2023fm - 2023-01-27 (T+16.5d) Image below (2023-01-27.204) was taken 16.5 days after discovery of 2023fm Position of reported transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured mag +13.45

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 04:56 UT (#1091152-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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AT 2023vp - CV Type Transient

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AT 2023vq - Type YSO? Transient

AT 2023vq (Perseus) AT 2023vq (Type: YSO?) discovered 2023-01-16.406 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23ahr Discovery Mag 11.87 (G-gaia filter) vs Historic magnitude 11.44) ~0.4 mag dip in candidate YSO  ( TNS 2023vq | Gaia23ahr )

AT 2023vq - 2023-01-26 (T+10.5d) Image below (2023-01-26.953) was taken 10.5 days after discovery of 2023vq Position of reported transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured mag +11.67

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-26 22:56 UT (#1091026-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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IC 1525 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2023aov (Attempt)

IC 1525 with AT 2023aov (Andromeda) AT 2023aov (Type: unk) discovered 2023-01-25.125 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF23aaaznjk, Gaia23asg Discovery Mag 18.14 (r-ZTF filter) Candidate SN near galaxy IC 1525  ( TNS 2023aov | Gaia23asg )

IC 1525 with AT 2023aov - 2023-01-26 (T+1.9d) Image below (2023-01-26.982) was taken 1.9 days after discovery of 2023aov Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Poor quality image (poor transparency due to condensation inside LX200)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-26 23:39 UT (#1091036-38) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

IC 1525 -  Earlier Image

CCD Image (200% size, cropped, linear scale) 7 x 90 sec exposure (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-01-29 19:28 h UT  (#451035-41) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

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MCG +5-26-43 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023af

MCG +5-26-43 with SN 2023af (Leo Minor) SN 2023af (Type: II, z=0.03027) discovered 2023-01-02.912 UT by XOSS Alias: KATS23A001 Discovery Mag 16.73 (Clear filter)  ( TNS 2023af )

MCG +5-26-43 with SN 2023af - 2023-01-27 (T+24.2d) Image below (2023-01-27.085) was taken 24.2 days after discovery of 2023af Position of reported supernova (faint, but distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude ? (unable to resolve in SExtractor)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 02:08 UT (#1091088-91) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Minkowski 1-13 - Planetary Nebula (PLN 232-1.1)

Minkowski 1-13 (Canis Major) Alias: PK 232-1.1,  PLN 232-1.1 Ast. Now, Deep Sky Challanege, Feb 2023 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]  [ Planetary Nebula ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-26 22:00 UT (#1091007-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

Minkowski 1-13 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Minkowski 1-13 Spectra (Attempt) Poor image quality (cloud, single frame) despite this a Pl. Neb type spectra is evident

Spectra Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated) 180s exposure (single frame), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2023-01-26 22:10 UT (#1091014) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 189 - Open Cluster

NGC 189 (Cassiopeia) Alias: Hidden Treasures 1 [ Hidden Treasures ] [ Open Star Clusters ]

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, linear scale) 7 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 01:32 UT (#1091066-72) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 2528 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIn Supernova 2023jo

NGC 2528 with SN 2023jo (Lynx) SN 2023jo (Type: IIn) discovered 2023-01-13.471 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS23akh, PS23fh, ZTF23aaakein Discovery Mag 17.51 (orange-ATLAS filter)  ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2023jo )

NGC 2528 with SN 2023jo - 2023-01-26 (T+13.5d) Image below (2023-01-26.929) was taken 13.5 days after discovery of 2023jo Position of reported SN (indistinguishable) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude  +15.01 (SN + nucleus) Poor quality image (poor transparency)

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-26 22:23 UT (#1091019-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 3705 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic-BL Supernova 2022xxf

NGC 3705 with SN 2022xxf (Leo) SN 2022xxf (Type: Ic-BL) discovered 2022-10-17.851 UT by Koichi Itagaki Alias: ZTF22abnvurz, ATLAS22blmn Discovery Mag 15.5 (Clear Filter)  ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022xxf )

NGC 3705 with SN 2022xxf - 2023-01-27 (T+101.3d) Image below (2023-01-27.126) was taken 101.3 days after discovery of 2022xxf Position of SN (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude ? (unable to resolve start in SExtractor)

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 03:10 UT (#1091115-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 3938 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia-02cx Supernova 2022xlp

NGC 3938 with SN 2022xlp (Ursa Major) SN 2022xlp (Type: Ia-02cx) discovered 2022-10-13.808 UT by Koichi Itagaki Alias: ATLAS22bkeb Discovery Magnitude 17  ( TNS 2022xlp )

NGC 3938 with SN 2022xlp - 2023-01-27 (T+105.4d) Image below (2023-01-27.233) was taken 105.4 days after discovery of 2022xlp Position of SN (very faint) shown by white cross-hairs

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 05:39 UT (#1091173-74) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 4415 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2022pul

NGC 4415 with SN 2022pul (Virgo) SN 2022pul (Type: Ia) discovered 2022-07-26.730 UT by ASAS-SN Alias: ASASSN-22jp, ATLAS22zkt, TCP J12264894+0826566 Discovery Mag 15.9 (g-Sloan Filter)  ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022pul )

NGC 4415 with SN 2022pul (T+184.4d) with adjacent galaxies:   PGC 40670 (catalog mag 15.5), PGC 40803 (catalog mag 16.8), PGC 1346684 (catalog mag 17.3), PGC 1348293 (catalog mag 17.8)

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 03:30 UT (#1091123-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 4415 with SN 2022pul - 2023-01-27 (T+184.4d) Image below (2023-01-27.140) was taken 184.4 days after discovery of 2022pul Position of SN (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude +15.85  (Clear Filter)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 03:30 UT (#1091123-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 5468 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic Supernova 2023cj

NGC 5468 with SN 2023cj (Virgo) SN 2023cj (Type: Ic) discovered 2023-01-05.845 UT by Gaia Alias: Gaia23ada Discovery Mag 16.97 (G-Gaia Filter)  ( TNS 2023cj | Gaia23ada )

NGC 5468 with SN 2023cj - 2023-01-27 (T+21.3d) Image below (2023-01-27.156) was taken 21.3 days after discovery of 2023cj Position of reported supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude +15.80

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 03:52 UT (#1091130-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 5548 - Spiral Galaxy with Type AGN? Transient AT 2022abcs

NGC 5548 with AT 2022abcs (Bootes) AT 2022abcs (Type: AGN?) discovered 2022-11-16.541 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF22abunqtv Discovery Mag -- (r-ZTF Filter)  ( TNS 2022abcs )

NGC 5548 with AT 2022abcs - 2023-01-27 (T+71.6d) Image below (2023-01-27.170) was taken 71.6 days after discovery of 2022abcs Position of reported transient (not separately distinguishable) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude +13.49 (nucleus + transient)

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 04:13 UT (#1091137-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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NGC 5631 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2022aaiq

NGC 5631 with SN 2022aaiq (Ursa Major) SN 2022aaiq (Type: Ia) discovered 2022-11-15.057 UT by Patrick Wiggins Discovery Mag +16.0 (vs last non-detection, limiting mag +19)  ( TNS 2022aaiq )

NGC 5631 with SN 2022aaiq - 2023-01-27 (T+73.1d) Image below (2023-01-27.186) was taken 73.1 days after discovery of 2022aaiq Position of supernova (fading) is shown by white cross-hairs

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 04:37 UT (#1091143-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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UGC 8046 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova SN 2022zxr

UGC 8046 with SN 2022zxr (Ursa Major) SN 2022zxr (Type: II) discovered 2022-11-10.491 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF22abtcyhv Discovery Mag +16.65  ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022zxr )

UGC 8046 with SN 2022zxr - 2023-01-27 (T+77.6d) Image below (2023-01-27.097) was taken 77.6 days after discovery of 2022zxr Position of reported SN (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured magnitude  +16.18

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 02:27 UT (#1091095-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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UGC 10407 - Irregular Galaxy with Transient AT 2022adyb

UGC 10407 with AT 2022adyb (Hercules) AT 2022adyb (Type: unk) discovered 2022-12-23.509 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF22acaunvv Discovery Magnitude +18.00 Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022adyb |

UGC 10407 with AT 2022adyb - 2023-01-27 (T+34.7d) Image below (2023-01-27.219) was taken 34.7 days after discovery of 2022adyb Position of transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.19

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-01-27 05:25 UT (#1091165-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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