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Bullet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet
 
Bullet AT 2026coj - CV Type Transient
 
Bullet Berkeley 69 - Open Cluster
Bullet Berkeley 71 - Open Cluster
Bullet M63 - Spiral Galaxy
 
Bullet NGC 5018 - Elliptical Galaxy (UGCA 335)
Bullet NGC 5049 - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 343)
 
Bullet UGCA 266 - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 38017)
Bullet UGCA 278 - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 40191)
Bullet UGCA 292 - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 42275)
Bullet UGC 622 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2026epv
 
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- RR Leo, GW Ori
 
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- None
 
- All-Night Session (9.2 hr) interrrupted by cloud
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature: 6°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -15°/-20°C
- Notes from 2026-03-09 >>
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Observing Result

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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann  - Comet

29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-10
(passing through Leo)
Sun Distance 6.31 AU
Earth Distance 5.32 AU (796.6 million km) 		   29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-03-10 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift
set at the comet's rate of motion
(Ra -16.4 arcsec/hr, Dec 5.3 arcsec/hr)
Measured M2 Magnitude +15.30 (Clear Filter)
Image    Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:08 UT (#1404047-53)
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)
6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:08 UT (#1404047-53)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
      
Images of Comet_29P_Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2026 Page  >>     

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AT 2026coj  - CV Type Transient

AT 2026coj (Monoceros)
AT 2026coj (Type: CV) discovered 2026-02-08.809 UT by XOSS
Alias: KATS26C004, TCP J08011102-0343141
Discovery Magnitude 15.1 (Clear- Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter)
Cataclysmic variable candidate classified by XOSS.
Details can be found at http://xjltp.china-vo.org/kats26c004.html
( TNS 2026coj )
 
AT 2026coj - 2026-03-09 (T+29.2d)
Image below (2026-03-09.963) was taken 29.2 days after discovery of 2026coj
Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +16.51 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-09 23:10 UT (#1404025-26)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2026coj on Transients 2026 Page  >>

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Berkeley 69  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 69 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:21 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 69 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80)
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
Image details as above
 
Berkeley 69 - Earlier Image (Sep 2020)
3.5 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
7 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-09-03 23:56 UT (#804175-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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Berkeley 71  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 71 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Earlier Image (May 2020)
3 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 22:00 UT (#780008-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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M63 - Spiral Galaxy

M63 (Canes Venatici)
[ Messier Objects ] 
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 01:55 UT (#1404086-90)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
M63 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (80% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 
M63 (Canes Venatici)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (80% size, log scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 
M63 - False Colour Image
Inverse Spectrum
Image
Annotated false-colour CCD Image (80% size, log scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 

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NGC 5018  - Elliptical Galaxy (UGCA 335)

NGC 5018 (Virgo)
Alias: UGCA 335
Catalog mag +10.9 or +11.9
[ UGCA Galaxies ] 

NGC 5018 - Elliptical Galaxy
with adjacent spiral galaxy NGC 5022
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 01:33 UT (#1404079-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5018 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 

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NGC 5049  - Spiral Galaxy (UGCA 343)

NGC 5049 (Virgo)
Alias: UGCA 343
Catalog mag +13.0 or +14.2
[ UGCA Galaxies ] 

NGC 5049 - Spiral Galaxy
with adjacent galaxies
NGC 5044 and NGC 5046
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 01:09 UT (#1404072-76)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
NGC 5049 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 01:09 UT (#1404072-76)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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UGCA 266  - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 38017)

UGCA 266 (Corvus)
Alias: PGC 38017

UGCA 266 - Irregular Galaxy
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:26 UT (#1404057-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGCA 266 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:26 UT (#1404057-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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UGCA 278  - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 40191)

UGCA 278 (Corvus)
Alias: PGC 40191
[ Irregular Galaxies ]  [ UGCA Galaxies ] 

UGCA 278 - Irregular Galaxy
with two faint galaxies in same FOV
PGC 932256 and PGC 931505
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:46 UT (#1404064-68)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGCA 278 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 00:46 UT (#1404064-68)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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UGCA 292  - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 42275)

UGCA 292 (Canes Venatici)
Alias: PGC 42275 (Catalog mag +16.1)
[ Irregular Galaxies ]  [ UGCA Galaxies ] 

UGCA 292 - Irregular Galaxy
with two oher faint galaxies in same FOV
PGC 2012887 (catalog mag +17.0) and PGC 3088765 (catalog mag +17.5)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-09 23:39 UT (#1404038-41)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGCA 292 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 

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UGC 622  - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2026epv

UGC 622 with AT 2026epv (Andromeda)
AT 2026epv (Type: unk) discovered 2026-02-27.000 UT by Giancarlo Cortini
Discovery Magnitude 17.5 (Clear- Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter)
Possible discovery by Giancarlo Cortini at Monte Maggiore Observatory Predappio Italy
Discovery date Feb 27 18:30 UT
( TNS 2026epv )
 
UGC 622 with AT 2026epv - 2026-03-10 (T+11.2d)
Image below (2026-03-10.213) was taken 11.2 days after discovery of 2026epv
Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Magnitude +17.3 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 05:10 UT (#1404102-03)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2026epv on Transients 2026 Page  >>

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UGCA 292  - Irregular Galaxy (PGC 42275)

UGCA 292 (Canes Venatici)
Alias: PGC 42275 (Catalog mag +16.1)
[ Irregular Galaxies ]  [ UGCA Galaxies ] 

UGCA 292 - Irregular Galaxy
with two oher faint galaxies in same FOV
PGC 2012887 (catalog mag +17.0) and PGC 3088765 (catalog mag +17.5)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-09 23:39 UT (#1404038-41)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
UGCA 292 - Detail
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 

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UGC 622  - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2026epv

UGC 622 with AT 2026epv (Andromeda)
AT 2026epv (Type: unk) discovered 2026-02-27.000 UT by Giancarlo Cortini
Discovery Magnitude 17.5 (Clear- Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter)
Possible discovery by Giancarlo Cortini at Monte Maggiore Observatory Predappio Italy
Discovery date Feb 27 18:30 UT
( TNS 2026epv )
 
UGC 622 with AT 2026epv - 2026-03-10 (T+11.2d)
Image below (2026-03-10.213) was taken 11.2 days after discovery of 2026epv
Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Magnitude +17.3 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-03-10 05:10 UT (#1404102-03)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2026epv on Transients 2026 Page  >>

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Berkeley 69  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 69 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:21 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 69 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80)
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
Image details as above
 
Berkeley 69 - Earlier Image (Sep 2020)
3.5 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
7 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-09-03 23:56 UT (#804175-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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Berkeley 71  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 71 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Earlier Image (May 2020)
3 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 22:00 UT (#780008-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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Berkeley 69  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 69 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:21 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 69 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80)
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
Image details as above
 
Berkeley 69 - Earlier Image (Sep 2020)
3.5 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
7 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-09-03 23:56 UT (#804175-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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Berkeley 71  - Open Cluster

Berkeley 71 (Auriga)
[ Open Star Clusters ] 
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Detail
5 mins total exposure (80mm TS80
Image
Annotated CMOS Image (50% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
30 x 10s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 75, OSC
2026-03-09 20:55 UT (#)
TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC
Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2
 
Berkeley 71 - Earlier Image (May 2020)
3 mins total exposure (12" LX200)
Image
CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-05-06 22:00 UT (#780008-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 

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