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24P/Schaumasse - Comet C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - Comet (non-detection) C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - Comet (non-detection) AT 2026eva - Type CV? Transient AT 2026gze - CV Type Transient AT 2026hix - Type CV? Transient M35 - Open Cluster NGC 4205 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026fvx NGC 4914 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026fjc UGC 4316 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic Supernova 2025advo UGC 9533 - Spiral Galaxy with Type unconf Transient AT 2026hvo (non-detection) - M31N 2025-10a attempt failed (due to cloud)
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann attempt failed (due to bright moonlit sky)Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - T CrB, AM Her, BL Lac, ER UMa Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - CN Leo (Wolf 359)
- All-Night Session (8.3 hr) interupted for software issues and some cloud. - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: 4.5°C (min) - CCD Temperature: -15°/-20°C - Notes from 2026-03-31 >> - -
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24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-01 (passing through Serpens) Sun Distance 1.59 AU Earth Distance 0.69 AU (102.8 million km) |
24P/Schaumasse - 2026-04-01 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -37.4 arcsec/hr, Dec -10.2 arcsec/hr) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 01:54 UT (#1414123-25) 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)
8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 01:57 UT (#1414123-30) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet_24P_Schaumasse on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-01 (passing through Bootes) Sun Distance 1.97 AU Earth Distance 1.14 AU (169.9 million km) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
C/2025 L1 (ATLAS) - 2026-04-01 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -115.9 arcsec/hr, Dec 177.1 arcsec/hr) Expected position of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:31 UT (#1414086-88) 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)
8 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:34 UT (#1414086-93) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of C2025_L1_ATLAS on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-04-01 (passing through Pegasus) Sun Distance 1.74 AU Earth Distance 2.45 AU (366.5 million km) |
C/2026 B2 (Sun-Gao) - 2026-04-01 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 98.1 arcsec/hr, Dec 36.5 arcsec/hr) Expected posituon of comet (not visible) is shown by white circle. |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 03:23 UT (#1414141-42) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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6 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 03:30 UT (#1414142-52) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of C2026_B2_Sun-Gao on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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AT 2026eva (Orion)
AT 2026eva (Type: CV?) discovered 2026-03-03.154 UT by GEOTS Alias: GEOTS-Balaji-2026-002 Discovery Magnitude 16.6 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18 (Clear- Filter) Discovered in Ori using 14" f/2.0 Astrograph at Golden Ears Observatory (MPC code U55). Group reports a variable star candidate not currently archived in the VSX database. Analysis of ASAS-SN (All-Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae) light curves reveals a brightness fluctuation exceeding 1.0 magnitude, suggesting a potential long-period variable or high-amplitude eclipsing system. ( TNS 2026eva ) |
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AT 2026eva - 2026-03-31 (T+28.7d)
Image below (2026-03-31.842) was taken 28.7 days after discovery of 2026eva Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.27 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-31 20:19 UT (#1414005-08) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026eva on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026gze (Cancer)
AT 2026gze (Type: CV) discovered 2026-03-21.817 UT by LAST Alias: TCP J08460573+1047397 Discovery Magnitude 14.5 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 15.4 (Clear- Filter) NMW-TexasTech transient survey (135mm telephoto lens + unfiltered QHY600M CMOS camera). The NMW-TexasTech survey operates at TTU Preston Gott Skyview Observatory (Shallowater, Texas). ( TNS 2026gze ) |
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AT 2026gze - 2026-03-31 (T+10.1d)
Image below (2026-03-31.890) was taken 10.1 days after discovery of 2026gze Position of earlier transient (faint but distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude + (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-31 21:24 UT (#1414028-31) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026gze on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026hix (Canis Minor)
AT 2026hix (Type: CV?) discovered 2026-03-25.730 UT by XOSS Alias: KATS26F003 Discovery Magnitude 16.23 (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/kats26f003.html ( TNS 2026hix ) |
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AT 2026hix - 2026-03-31 (T+6.1d)
Image below (2026-03-31.858) was taken 6.1 days after discovery of 2026hix Position of earlier transient (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +17.16 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-31 20:43 UT (#1414012-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026hix on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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M35 (Gemini)
[ Open Star Clusters ] [ Messier Objects ] |
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Annotated CMOS Image (16% size, linear scale (auto-stretched))
25 x 60s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 200, OSC 2026-03-31 23:56 UT (#) TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2 |
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Annotated CMOS Image (25% size, linear scale (auto-stretched), cropped)
25 x 60s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, gain 200, OSC 2026-03-31 23:56 UT (#) TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC Auto-guided using 12" LX200R + ST-10XME & PHD2 |
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M35 - Earlier Image (2017)
CMOS Colour Image , Live Stacking |
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CMOS Colour Image (16% size) - Live Stacking of 18 frames,
3 mins (18 x 10s), Binning 1x1, Gain 400, Raw16, ROI 3096x2080 (Full) 2017-01-18 22:43h UT, D #22_43_46Z. Non-Guided TS 80mm f/6 APO + ASI178MC (OSC), Mounted on 12" LX200R Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Displayed using DeepSkyStacker [ Larger Image (32% size) ] |
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M35 - Earlier Image (2020)
Part of CCD Image Mosaic (50% size) |
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Part of CCD Image Mosaic (50% size)
45s exposure (single sub), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-11-13 21:09 UT (#829090-120) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 [ Full Size image (including NGC 2158), 60% size ] |
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NGC 4205 with SN 2026fvx (Draco)
SN 2026fvx (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-03-17.986 UT by ATLAS Alias: ZTF26aamqluf, ATLAS26dgt Discovery Magnitude 19.46 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.97 (Clear- Filter) ( TNS 2026fvx ) |
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NGC 4205 with SN 2026fvx - 2026-04-01 (T+14.0d)
Image below (2026-04-01.005) was taken 14.0 days after discovery of 2026fvx Position of earlier supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +12.48 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:16 UT (#1414078-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026fvx (in NGC 4205) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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NGC 4914 with SN 2026fjc (Canes Venatici)
SN 2026fjc (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-03-12.080 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26cwi, ZTF26aakqkpn, GOTO26ceh Discovery Magnitude 18.475 (wide-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.35 (orange-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2026fjc ) |
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NGC 4914 with SN 2026fjc - 2026-03-31 (T+19.8d)
Image below (2026-03-31.922) was taken 19.8 days after discovery of 2026fjc Position of earlier supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +13.66 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-31 22:16 UT (#1414064-68) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026fjc (in NGC 4914) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 4316 with SN 2025advo (Hydra)
SN 2025advo (Type: Ic) discovered 2025-11-17.144 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS25ogq, ZTF25acglosh, GOTO25kkf Discovery Magnitude 16.895 (wide-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.76 (wide-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2025advo ) |
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UGC 4316 with SN 2025advo - 2026-03-31 (T+134.7d)
Image below (2026-03-31.874) was taken 134.7 days after discovery of 2025advo Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.89 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-31 21:06 UT (#1414020-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2025advo (in UGC 4316) on Supernovae 2025 Page >> |
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UGC 9533 with AT 2026hvo (Bootes)
Discovery date: 2026-03-29 22:00:00 Discovery Magnitude 15 (L- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter) Captured with Seestar S50 during photometric session on EL Boo ( TNS 2026hvo ) |
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UGC 9533 - Spiral Galaxy
Alias: PGC 52872 (catalog mag +15.3 |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:53 UT (#1414096-100) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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UGC 9533 with AT 2026hvo - 2026-04-01 (T+2.1d)
Image below (2026-04-01.031) was taken 2.1 days after discovery of 2026hvo Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.1 (Clear Filter) No indication of any object at position of reported transient. Transient is unconfirmed |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-01 00:53 UT (#1414096-100) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026hvo on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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