David's Astronomy Pages
Images - Session 1379 (2025-11-27)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet 3I/ATLAS - Interstellar Comet
Bullet 24P/Schaumasse - Comet
Bullet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet
Bullet C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - Comet
Bullet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - Comet
Bullet C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - Comet
   
Bullet KIC 8462852 - Variable Star (Tabby's Star, Boyajian's Star, WTF Star)
   
Bullet AT 2023clj - CV Type Transient  (non-detection)
Bullet AT 2025abko - Transient  (non-detection)
Bullet AT 2025adxl - Type CV? Transient  (non-detection)
 
Bullet M31 2025-11c? - Extragalactic Nova in M31
 
Bullet NGC 3023 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2025addb
Bullet NGC 3710 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023bbp  (non-detection)
Bullet NGC 5448 - Spiral Galaxy with Unconfirmed Transient AT 2025aesq  (non-detection)
   
Bullet SN 2025zry - Type Ia Supernova in WISEA Galaxy
Bullet SN 2025aarn - Type II Supernova
Bullet SN 2025aedz - Type II Supernova
 
Bullet UGCA 294 - Spiral Galaxy (PGC 42931)
Bullet UGC 2885 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2025aant
 
- M63 attempt failed (due to wind shake)
   
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- RX And, U And, TT Ari, TT Ari, T CrB, T CrB, T CrB, S Cyg, BL Lac, RR Leo, GK Per, ER UMa, KIC 8462852 (Tabby's Star)
   
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- DX Cnc (Gliese 1111)
   
- All-Night Night Session (12.8hr) interrupted several times by high wind
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature:  7°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -15/-20°
- Notes from 2025-11-27 >>
   
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Observing Result

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3I/ATLAS - Interstellar Comet

3I/ATLAS - 2025-11-28
(passing through Virgo)
Sun Distance 1.74 AU (receeding)
Earth Distance 1.94 AU (290.7 million km)
Poor quality image (wind shake, single frame)
   3I/ATLAS - 2025-11-28 Detail
 Alias: C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 without Lock Shift
(Ra -126.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 44.7 arcsec/hr)
Poor quality image (wind shake, single frame)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 05:41 UT (#1379278)
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)
Image details as left
     
 Images of 3I/Atlas on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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24P/Schaumasse - Comet

24P/Schaumasse - 2025-11-28
(passing through Leo)
Sun Distance 1.30 AU (approaching)
Earth Distance 0.70 AU (105.3 million km)
   24P/Schaumasse - 2025-11-28 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra 169.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -11.2 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
60s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 01:26 UT (#1379192)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 01:31 UT (#1379192-98)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
Images of 24P/Schaumasse  on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2025-11-28
(passing through Leo)

Sun Distance 6.30 AU (receeding slowly)
Earth Distance 6.53 AU (976.5 million km)
   29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2025-11-28 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra 12.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -8.8 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 03:41 UT (#1379238-44)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as left
     
Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2023 Page >>    
Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2024 Page >>    
Images of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - Comet

C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2025-11-27
(passing through Aries)
Sun Distance 3.97 AU (receeding)
Earth Distance 3.00 AU (448.8 million km)
   C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2025-11-27 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra -13.2 arcsec/hr, Dec -5.3 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 20:46 UT (#1379111-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as left
     
 Images of C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - Comet

C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - 2025-11-27
(passing through Pisces)
Sun Distance 1.61 AU (receeding)
Earth Distance 0.90 AU (134.7 million km)
   C/2025 R2 (SWAN) - 2025-11-27 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra 89.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 25.4 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 18:05 UT (#1379005-06)
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 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 18:08 UT (#1379005-12)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
 Images of C/2025 R2 (SWAN) on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - Comet

C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - 2025-11-27
(passing through Lyra)

Sun Distance 1.11 AU
Earth Distance 1.13 AU (169.8 million km)
   C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) - 2025-11-27 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra 182.5 arcsec/hr, Dec -200.4 arcsec/hr)
Image   Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
45s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 21:57 UT (#1379145)
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)
10 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 22:02 UT (#1379145-54)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
     
 Images of C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) on Comets 2025 Page >>    

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KIC 8462852  - Variable Star (Tabby's Star, Boyajian's Star, WTF Star)

KIC 8462852 (Cygnus)
Alias: Tabby's Star, Boyajian's Star, WTF Star
Star shows large irregular dimmings. 1470 ly. Mag +11.7
using ATLAS Mauna Loa Telescope
KIC 8462852 (Cygnus)
Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +11.68 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, V Filter
2025-11-27 22:16 UT (#1379157-59)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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AT 2023clj  - CV Type Transient  (non-detection)

AT 2023clj (Ursa Major)
AT 2023clj (Type: CV) discovered 2023-02-22.255 UT by ATLAS
using ATLAS El Sauce Telescope
Alias: ATLAS23cmq
Discovery Magnitude 15.03 (cyan-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.05 (cyan-ATLAS Filter)
( TNS 2023clj )
 
AT 2023clj - 2025-11-28 (T+1009.9d)
Image below (2025-11-28.178) was taken 1009.9 days after discovery of 2023clj
Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.6 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 04:20 UT (#1379256-57)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2023clj on Transients 2023 Page  >>

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AT 2025abko  - Transient  (non-detection)

AT 2025abko (Perseus)
AT 2025abko (Type: unk) discovered 2025-10-22.174 UT by GEOTS
Alias: GEOTS-Balaji-2025-012
Discovery Magnitude 16.70 (Clear Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.00 (Clear Filter)
Discovered in Per using 14" f/2.0 Astrograph at Golden Ears Observatory (MPC code U55). Outburst of a known UGSU MASTER OT J024847.86+501239.7
( TNS 2025abko )
 
AT 2025abko - 2025-11-27 (T+36.7d)
Image below (2025-11-27.829) was taken 36.7 days after discovery of 2025abko
Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.7 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 20:02 UT (#1379078-81)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2025abko on Transients 2025 Page  >>

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AT 2025adxl  - Type CV? Transient  (non-detection)

AT 2025adxl (Perseus)
AT 2025adxl (Type: CV?) discovered 2025-11-16.817 UT by XOSS
Alias: KATS25W001, TCP J03053214+4548185
Discovery Magnitude 16.73 (Clear Filter)
Cataclysmic variable candidate classified by XOSS. Details can be found at http://xjltp.china-vo.org/kats25w001.html
( TNS 2025adxl )
 
AT 2025adxl - 2025-11-27 (T+11.1d)
Image below (2025-11-27.892) was taken 11.1 days after discovery of 2025adxl
Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.1 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (175% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 21:30 UT (#1379128-31)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2025adxl on Transients 2025 Page  >>

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M31 2025-11c? - Extragalatic Nova in M31

M31 with Nova M31 2025-11c? (Andromeda)
Nova M31 2025-11c? (Type: unk) discovered 2025-11-21.389 UT by Koichi Itagaki
Alias: TCP J00404022+4122433, 2025aesw
Discovery Magnitude  18.10 (gZTF Filter, AT discovery ZTF)
[ TNS 2025aesw ]
 
Nova M31 2025-11c?  (T+6.4d)
Cam2 Reference Image
Position of Nova M31 2025-11c?  (T+6.4d)  (not visible in this wide view image) is shown by blue circle
Limits of M31 Spiral Galaxy is shown by pale blue ellipse
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size)
(10s exposure, 1x1 binning)
2025-11-27 18:54 UT
TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC
  
Nova M31 2025-11c? - 2025-11-27 (T+6.4d)
Image below (2025-11-27.788) was taken 6.4 days after discovery of Nova M31 2025-11c?
Position of Transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs

Image

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 19:04 UT (#1379041-45)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova M31 2025-11c? - 2025-11-27 (T+6.4d)
Image below (2025-11-27.788) was taken 6.4 days after discovery of Nova M31 2025-11c?
Position of reported transient (faint but distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +18.4 (Clear Filter)

Image

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 19:04 UT (#1379041-45)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of M31 2025-11c? (in M31) on Transients 2025 Page >>

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NGC 3023  - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2025addb

NGC 3023 with AT 2025addb (Sextans)
AT 2025addb (Type: unk) discovered 2025-11-10.171 UT by ATLAS
using ATLAS Teide Tenerife Telescope
Alias: ATLAS25ofa
Discovery Magnitude 17.59 (wide-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 16.55 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
( TNS 2025addb )
 
NGC 3023 with AT 2025addb - 2025-11-28 (T+17.9d)
Image below (2025-11-28.078) was taken 17.9 days after discovery of 2025addb
Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +15.62 (Clear Filter)
Poor quality image (poor seeing)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 01:57 UT (#1379206-08)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2025addb on Transients 2025 Page  >>

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NGC 3710  - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2023bbp  (non-detection)

NGC 3710 with SN 2023bbp (Leo)
SN 2023bbp (Type: Ia) discovered 2023-01-28.382 UT by ZTF
using Palomar 1.2m Oschin Telescope
Alias: ZTF23aabntjw
Discovery Magnitude 19.68 (r-ZTF Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.74 (g-ZTF Filter)
( TNS 2023bbp )
 
NGC 3710 with SN 2023bbp - 2025-11-28 (T+1034.7d)
Image below (2025-11-28.119) was taken 1034.7 days after discovery of 2023bbp
Position of earlier supernova (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.6 (Clear Filter)
Poor quality image (poor seeing)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 02:55 UT (#1379228-29)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2023bbp (in NGC 3710 on Supernovae 2023 Page  >>

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NGC 5448  - Spiral Galaxy with Type unconf Transient AT 2025aesq  (non-detection)

NGC 5448 with AT 2025aesq (Ursa Major)
AT 2025aesq (Type: unconf) discovered 2025-11-23.816 UT by Isao Endoh & Masamitsu Nakamura
using Seestar S50 Telescope
Discovery Magnitude 16.00 (Clear Filter)
( TNS 2025aesq )
 
NGC 5448 - Spiral Galaxy
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 06:22 UT (#1379286)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5448 with AT 2025aesq - 2025-11-28 (T+4.4d)
Image below (2025-11-28.265) was taken 4.4 days after discovery of 2025aesq
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude + (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 06:22 UT (#1379286)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2025aesq on Transients 2025 Page  >>

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SN 2025aedz  - Type II Supernova

SN 2025aedz (Camelopardalis)
SN 2025aedz (Type: II) discovered 2025-11-18.806 UT by Taiga Sasaoka
Alias: ZTF25acegczg, ATLAS25pbz, GOTO25kss
Discovery Magnitude 17.19 (Clear Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 17.41 (Clear Filter)
Observation with the Tomo-e Gozen camera on the 1.05 Kiso Schmidt telescope.
No filter used (the peak wavelength is 500nm and the wavelength range is 350-900nm).
( TNS 2025aedz )
 
SN 2025aedz - 2025-11-27 (T+9.1d)
Image below (2025-11-27.934) was taken 9.1 days after discovery of 2025aedz
Position of reported supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +16.31 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 22:34 UT (#1379162-66)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025aedz on Supernovae 2025 Page  >>

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SN 2025zry  - Type Ia Supernova

SN 2025zry (Ursa Major)
Alias: In WISEA J110632.13+460212.5
SN 2025zry (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-10-09.620 UT by ATLAS
using ATLAS Mauna Loa Telescope
Alias: ATLAS25mnd, GOTO25kfg, PS25ikh
Discovery Magnitude 16.49 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.60 (wide-ATLAS Filter)
( TNS 2025zry )
 
SN 2025zry - 2025-11-28 (T+49.5d)
Image below (2025-11-28.099) was taken 49.5 days after discovery of 2025zry
Position of earlier supernova (not separately distinguishable) is shown by white cross-hairs
Image
Annotated CCD Image (175% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 02:28 UT (#1379214-16)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025zry on Supernovae 2025 Page  >>

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SN 2025aarn  - Type II Supernova

SN 2025aarn (Eridanus)
SN 2025aarn (Type: II) discovered 2025-10-17.743 UT by GOTO
using GOTO-South Telescope
Alias: GOTO25iqc, ATLAS25mzq, ZTF25abxjgzg
Discovery Magnitude 16.98 (L-GOTO Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.90 (L-GOTO Filter)
( TNS 2025aarn )
 
SN 2025aarn - 2025-11-27 (T+41.1d)
Image below (2025-11-27.874) was taken 41.1 days after discovery of 2025aarn
Position of earlier supernova (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +16.0 (Clear Filter)
Poor quality image (poor seeing / poor skly transparency
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 21:04 UT (#1379120-22)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025aarn on Supernovae 2025 Page  >>

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UGCA 294  - Spiral Galaxy (PGC 42931)

UGCA 294 (Coma Berenices)
Alias: PGC 42931
Catalog mag +15.7
using GOTO-South Telescope
[ UGCA Galaxies
 
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 04:06 UT (#1379250-53)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGCA 294 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-28 04:06 UT (#1379250-53)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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UGC 2885  - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2025aant

UGC 2885 with SN 2025aant (Perseus)
SN 2025aant (Type: II) discovered 2025-10-15.468 UT by ATLAS
using ATLAS Mauna Loa Telescope
Alias: ATLAS25msz
Discovery Magnitude 18.42 (cyan-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 20.00 (wide-ATLAS Filter)
( TNS 2025aant )
 
UGC 2885 with SN 2025aant - 2025-11-27 (T+43.4d)
Image below (2025-11-27.848) was taken 43.4 days after discovery of 2025aant
Position of earlier supernova (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Magnitude +18.4 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-11-27 20:30 UT (#1379102-06)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025aant (in UGC 2885 on Supernovae 2025 Page  >>

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