David's Astronomy Pages
Images - Session 1147 (2023-09-20)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet Nova Per 2020 - Nova (V1112 Per)
   
Bullet AT 2022xan - Type ulens? Transient
Bullet AT 2023dnz - Type ulens? Transient
Bullet AT 2023pmt - CV Type Transient
Bullet AT 2023rfq - Type YSO? Transient
   
Bullet CGCG 462-013 - Galaxy (PGC 9313) with Type HP Transient AT 2023see
Bullet IC 458 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023rgp
Bullet IC 1874 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIP Supernova 2023fu
Bullet MCG +5-26-43 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023af
   
Bullet NGC 205 (M110) - Elliptical Galaxy with Transient AT 2023sqw (Attempt / Unconfirmed)
Bullet NGC 924 - Spiral Galaxy
Bullet NGC 1086 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023rix
Bullet NGC 1272 - Elliptical Galaxy with Transient AT 2023seo (Attempt)
Bullet NGC 2326 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023pgb
Bullet NGC 7385 Galaxy Group - Galaxy Group (WBL 688)
Bullet NGC 7385 - Spiral Galaxy
   
Bullet UGC 3174 - Irregular Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2023mut
Bullet UGC 6983 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2022pru
   
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- U And, BL Lac
    
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- DX Cnc
 
  
- All-night session (8.6 hrs)
   
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature: 8.5°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -10°/-15° C
- Notes from 2023-09-20 >>
   
- Aurora Images/Video from 2023-09-20 >> Under Constuction
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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 - 2023-09-21 (T+1029.3d)
Image below (2023-09-21.087) was taken 1029.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.77
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 02:11 UT (#1147146-50)
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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AT 2022xan - Type ulens? Transient

AT 2022xan (Perseus)
AT 2022xan (Type: ulens?) discovered 2022-10-03.062 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia22ecz
Discovery Mag 14.44 (G-Gaia Filter) vs Historic Mag 14.74
Bright gal.plane source candidate microlensing event or Be-type outburst rises by 0.3 mag
 ( TNS 2022xan | Gaia22ecz )
 
AT 2022xan - 2023-09-20 (T+352.9d)
Image below (2023-09-20.957) was taken 352.9 days after discovery of 2022xan
Position of reported transient (likely faded again) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +14.57 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 23:06 UT (#1147085-89)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2022xan on Transients 2022 Page >>

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AT 2023dnz - Type ulens? Transient

AT 2023dnz (Cassiopeia)
AT 2023dnz (Type: ulens?) discovered 2023-03-11.909 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23bcr
Discovery Mag 13.21 (G-Gaia Filter) vs Historic Mag 13.44
Bright gal.plane source candidate microlensing event or Be-type outburst rises by 0.2 mag
 ( TNS 2023sqw | Gaia23bcr )
 
AT 2023dnz - 2023-09-20 (T+193.0d)
Image below (2023-09-20.942) was taken 193.0 days after discovery of 2023dnz
Position of reported transient (likely faded again) is shown by white cross-hairs
Unable to easily separate AT 2023dnz and adjacent star
Measured Magnitude ?
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 22:43 UT (#1147078-82)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
AT 2023dnz - Detail (2023-09-20, T+193.0d)
Note: Unable to separate AT 2023dnz  and adjacent star
Image
Annotated CCD Image (175% size, linear scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  
Images of AT 2023dnz on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023pmt - CV Type Transient

AT 2023pmt (Draco)
AT 2023pmt (Type: CV) discovered 2023-08-15.760 UT by XOSS
Alias: XM103MZ, TCP J20091347+6441100
Discovery Mag 16.7 (Clear Filter)
 ( TNS 2023pmt )
 
AT 2023pmt - 2023-09-21 (T+36.3d)
Image below (2023-09-21.018) was taken 36.3 days after discovery of 2023pmt
Position of reported transient (not visible / presumed faded) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 00:29 UT (#1147113-17)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023pmt on Transients 2023 Page >>

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AT 2023rfq - Type YSO? Transient

AT 2023rfq (Cygnus)
AT 2023rfq (Type: YSO?) discovered 2023-08-24.114 UT by Gaia
Alias: Gaia23cbk
Discovery Mag 13.19 (G-Gaia Filter)  (vs Historic Mag 13.49)
Brightening in candidate YSO
 ( TNS 2023rfq | Gaia23cbk )
 
AT 2023rfq - 2023-09-21 (T+27.9d)
Image below (2023-09-21.028) was taken 27.9 days after discovery of 2023rfq
Position of reported transient is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured magnitude +13.00 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 00:47 UT (#1147121-24)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023rfq on Transients 2023 Page >>

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CGCG 462-013 - Galaxy (PGC 9313) with Type HP Transient AT 2023see

CGCG 462-013 with AT 2023see (Aries)
AT 2023see (Type: HP) discovered 2023-09-12.699 UT by Shuji Tokuoka
Discovery Mag 16.9 (Clear Filter)
 ( TNS 2023see )
 
CGCG 462-013 - Galaxy
CGCG 462-013 (Alias PGC 9313, Catalog Mag +15.7)
with adjacent galaxy NGC 924 (PGC 9302, Catalog Mag +13.5)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 23:27 UT (#1147093-96)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
CGCG 462-013 with AT 2023see - 2023-09-20 (T+8.3d)
Image below (2023-09-20.972) was taken 8.3 days after discovery of 2023see
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white circle
No sign of transient object at reported coordinates.
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 23:27 UT (#1147093-96)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2023see (CGCG 462-013) on Transients 2023 Page >>

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IC 458 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023rgp

IC 458 with SN 2023rgp (Lynx)
SN 2023rgp (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-09-04.456 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF23abawgqs
Discovery Magnitude 18.17 (g-ZTF Filter)
 ( TNS 2023rjj )
 
IC 458 with SN 2023rgp - 2023-09-21 (T+16.6d)
Image below (2023-09-21.099) was taken 16.6 days after discovery of 2023rgp
Position of reported transient (faint but distinct) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Measured Magnitude +13.41 (nucleus + SN)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 02:32 UT (#1147153-57)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
IC 458 with SN 2023rgp - Detail (T+16.6d)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (175% size, log scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  
Images of SN 2023rgp (in IC 458) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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IC 1874 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIP Supernova 2023fu

IC 1874 with SN 2023fu (Perseus)
SN 2023fu (Type: IIP) discovered 2023-01-12.470 UT by Hiroshi Okuno
Alias: ATLAS23ajm, ZTF23aaaigqy, Gaia23agw
Discovery Mag 16.9 (clear filter)
 ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2023fu  | Gaia23agw )
 
IC 1874 with SN 2023fu - 2023-09-20 (T+251.5d)
Image below (2023-09-20.985) was taken 251.5 days after discovery of 2023fu
Position of SN (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 23:47 UT (#1147099-103)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023fu (IC 1874) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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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 - 2023-09-21 (T+261.2d)
Image below (2023-09-21.153) was taken 261.2 days after discovery of 2023af
Position of earlier SN (now faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 03:48 UT (#1147192-96)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023af (MCG +5-26-43) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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NGC 205 (M110) - Elliptical Galaxy with Transient AT 2023sqw (Attempted Observation / Unconfirmed)

NGC 205 with AT 2023sqw (Andromeda)
AT 2023sqw (Type: unk) discovered 2023-09-15.249 UT by Chris Spratt
Discovery Mag 17.47 (G-Gaia Filter)
 Transient was discovered by C. E. Spratt on images obtained at the
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (University of Calgary) Baker-Nunn Schmidt + CCD
Transient reported by Dave Balam
 ( TNS 2023sqw )
 
NGC 205 (M110) - Elliptical Galaxy with AT 2023sqw (T+5.7d)
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white circle
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 22:07 UT (#1147056-60)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 205 (M110) with AT 2023sqw - 2023-09-20 (T+5.7d)
Image below (2023-09-20.916) was taken 5.7 days after discovery of 2023sqw
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white circle
No sign of transient object at reported coordinates.
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 22:07 UT (#1147056-60)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 205 (M110) - Earlier Image (2021-12-05) - Pre-Transient
Image 
CCD Image  (70% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-12-05 22:12 UT (#939125-28)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2023sqw (NGC 205) on Transients 2023 Page >>

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NGC 924 - Spiral Galaxy

NGC 924 (Aries)
with adjacent galaxy CGCG 462-013 (Alias PGC 9313, Catalog Mag +15.7)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 23:27 UT (#1147093-96)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 924 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  

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NGC 1086 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023rix

NGC 1086 with SN 2023rix (Perseus)
SN 2023rix (Type: II) discovered 2023-09-05.365 UT by ALeRCE
Discovery Magnitude 18.21 (g-ZTF Filter)
 ( TNS 2023rix )
 
NGC 1086 with SN 2023rix - 2023-09-21 (T+15.7d)
Image below (2023-09-21.042) was taken 15.7 days after discovery of 2023rix
Position of reported transient (faint) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Measured Magnitude ? (not resolveable in SExtractor)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 01:09 UT (#1147127-31)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023rix (in NGC 1086) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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NGC 1272 - Elliptical Galaxy with Transient AT 2023seo (Attempted Observation)

NGC 1272 with AT 2023seo (Perseus)
AT 2023seo (Type: unk) discovered 2023-09-13.440 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS23sjh
Discovery Mag +16.65
 ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022zxr )
 
NGC 1272 with AT 2023seo - 2023-09-21 (T+7.6d)
Image below (2023-09-21.072) was taken 7.6 days after discovery of 2023seo
Position of reported transient (not distinguishable) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 01:52 UT (#1147140-44)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 1272 and adjacent galaxies
NGC 1267, NGC 1268, NGC 1270, NGC 1272,
NGC 1273, NGC 1274, NGC 1277, NGC 1278, NGC 1279,
PGC 12405 (catalog mag +15.0), PGC 12353 (catalog mag +16.2),
 PGC 12386  (catalog mag +16.3), PGC 12409 (catalog mag +16.4),
PGC 12423 (catalog mag +16.5),  PGC 12336 (catalog mag +16.6),
  PGC 12358 (catalog mag +16.7), PGC 2181376 (catalog mag +16.8), 
PGC 2182223 (catalog mag +17.1),  PGC 12448 (catalog mag +17.2),
Image
Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 01:52 UT (#1147140-44)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Image
Negative CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
Image details as above
  
  
Image
Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
Image details as above
  

NGC 1272 - Earlier Image (Nov 2012)
NGC 1272 (lying at image centre) is part of Perseus A / Abell 426 Galaxy Cluster

Image
 CCD Image (square root scaling, 70% size)
7 x 120s (average combine), 3x3 binning, C filter
2012-11-17  21:35h UT (#526363-69)
12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

  

Images of AT 2023seo (NGC 1272) on Transients 2023 Page >>

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NGC 2326 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2023pgb

NGC 2326 with SN 2023pgb (Lynx)
SN 2023pgb (Type: II) discovered 2023-08-12.496 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF23aaxdfya
Discovery Magnitude 17.44 ( r-ZTF)
 ( TNS 2023pgb )
 
NGC 2326 with SN 2023pgb - 2023-09-21 (T+39.6d)
Image below (2023-09-21.123) was taken 39.6 days after discovery of 2023pgb
Position of reported SN (faint) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Measured Magnitude +18.02 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 03:06 UT (#1147177-81)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Image
Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  
Images of SN 2023pgb (in NGC 2326) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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NGC 7385 Galaxy Group - Galaxy Group (WBL 688)

NGC 7385 Galaxy Group (Pegasus)
Alias: WBL 688
Ast.Now Deep Sky Challenge, Oct 2023
[ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

6 main members of group are NGC 7385, 7386, 7383, 7389, 7387 & 7390

Other smaller galaxies in field of view are PGC 95571 (catalog mag +16.4), 
PGC 69835 (catalog mag +16.8) & PGC 1396230 (catalog mag +17.4)

Using JogW 2.0', JogN 0.5'
Image is not centered as intended (Target to be rescheduled for a future session)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 21:14 UT (#1147035-39)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
 

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NGC 7385 - Spiral Galaxy

NGC 7385  (Pegasus)
Part of NGC 7385 Galaxy Group (WBL 688)
Ast.Now Deep Sky Challenge, Oct 2023
[ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]
Image
Annotated CCD Image (175% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-20 21:14 UT (#1147035-39)
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
Alias: ASASSN-23fh
Discovery Magnitude 15.2 (g-Sloan Filter)
 ( TNS 2023mut )
 
UGC 3174 with SN 2023mut - 2023-09-21 (T+71.9d)
Image below (2023-09-21.057) was taken 71.9 days after discovery of 2023mut
Position of reported SN (distinct) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Measured Magnitude +14.76 (nucleus + SN)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 01:30 UT (#1147134-38)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2023mut (in UGC 3174) on Supernova 2023 Page >>

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UGC 6983 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2022pru

UGC 6983 with SN 2022pru (Ursa Major)
SN 2022pru (Type: II) discovered 2022-07-27.130 UT by ASAS-SN
Alias: ASASSN-22jo
 ( Rochester Supernova site | TNS 2022pru )
 
UGC 6983 with SN 2022pru - 2023-09-21 (T+421.0d)
Image below (2023-09-21.167) was taken 421.0 days after discovery of 2022pru
Position of earlier SN (faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 04:09 UT (#1147199-203)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
UGC 6983 with SN 2022pru - Earlier Image, 2022-12-28 (T+153.9d)
Image below (2022-12-28.075) was taken 153.9 days after discovery of 2022pru
Position of SN (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured magnitude +17.00 (aperture 8), fading
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-12-28 01:58 UT (#1076018-22)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2022pru (UGC 6983) on Supernovae 2022 Page >>

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