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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - Comet AT 2026hur - Type CV? Transient AT 2026iul - CV Type Transient IC 4556 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026fuz NGC 4914 - Elliptical Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026fjc UGC 5607 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026kc UGC 11058 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026ewd Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - T CrB, CY Lyr Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - None
- All-Night Session (3.0 hr) - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: 8.5°C (min) - CCD Temperature: -15°C - Notes from 2026-05-07 >> - -
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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.76 AU (862.0 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -2.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.75 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 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 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet_29P_Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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AT 2026hur (Serpens)
AT 2026hur (Type: CV?) discovered 2026-03-29.850 UT by XOSS Alias: KATS26F005 Discovery Magnitude 15.81 (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/kats26f005.html ( TNS 2026hur ) |
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AT 2026hur - 2026-05-08 (T+39.2d)
Image below (2026-05-08.074) was taken 39.2 days after discovery of 2026hur Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.8 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (175% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-08 01:50 UT (#1429063-64) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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AT2026hur - Earlier Image 2026-04-04 (T+5.3d)
Image below (2026-04-04.123) was taken 5.3 days after discovery of 2026hur Position of earlier transient (fain but distinctt) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.37 (Clear Filter) Lack of any movemen tof object (white cross-hairs and yellow cross-hairs) since images at 2026-04-02.084 rule out any asteroid origin. |
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Annotated CCD Image (175% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-04-04 03:05 UT (#1416116-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026hur on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026iul (Cygnus)
AT 2026iul (Type: CV) discovered 2026-04-07.397 UT by GEOTS Alias: GEOTS-PAPA-SHANKAR-2026-003 Discovery Magnitude 15.7 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18 (Clear- Filter) Discovered in Cyg using 14" f/2.0 Astrograph at Golden Ears Observatory (MPC code U55). Group reports a significant brightening of the Gaia DR3 variable star 2033708559892804224 (VSX). Recent observations show an increase in magnitude of >2.3 when compared to the last recorded observation from Golden Ears Observatory on 02 March 2026. ( TNS 2026iul ) |
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AT 2026iul - 2026-05-08 (T+30.7d)
Image below (2026-05-08.084) was taken 30.7 days after discovery of 2026iul Position of earlier transient (faint but distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +14.33 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-08 02:03 UT (#1429068-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026iul on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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IC 4556 with SN 2026fuz (Serpens)
SN 2026fuz (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-03-15.132 UT by GOTO Alias: GOTO26cbv, ZTF26aalhcqv, ATLAS26dnn, WFST260322dwqzb Discovery Magnitude 19.49 (L-GOTO Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.9 (L-GOTO Filter) ( TNS 2026fuz ) |
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IC 4556 with SN 2026fuz - 2026-05-08 (T+53.9d)
Image below (2026-05-08.028) was taken 53.9 days after discovery of 2026fuz Position of earlier supernova (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.6 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-08 00:43 UT (#1429033-34) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026fuz (in IC 4556) 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, WFST260310bkxqt 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 - 2026-05-08 (T+56.9d)
Image below (2026-05-08.006) was taken 56.9 days after discovery of 2026fjc Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Estimated Magnitude +16.1 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-08 00:14 UT (#1429023-26) 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 5607 with SN 2026kc (Sextans)
SN 2026kc (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-01-10.087 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26aej, GOTO26dc, ZTF26aaaehuj Discovery Magnitude 18.78 (L-GOTO Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.5 (L-GOTO Filter) ( TNS 2026kc ) |
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UGC 5607 with SN 2026kc - 2026-05-07 (T+117.9d)
Image below (2026-05-07.990) was taken 117.9 days after discovery of 2026kc Position of earlier supernova (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.3 (Clear Filter) Poor quality image (due to cloud / poor transparency) |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:50 UT (#1429016-18) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026kc (in UGC 5607) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 11058 with SN 2026ewd (Hercules)
SN 2026ewd (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-03-05.583 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26cph, GOTO26bqj, ZTF26aajugdc Discovery Magnitude 17.346 (orange-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.52 (cyan-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2026ewd ) |
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UGC 11058 with SN 2026ewd - 2026-05-08 (T+63.5d)
Image below (2026-05-08.044) was taken 63.5 days after discovery of 2026ewd Position of earlier supernova (fading ) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.28 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-08 01:12 UT (#1429046-50) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026ewd (in UGC 11058) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 (passing through Leo) Sun Distance 6.31 AU Earth Distance 5.76 AU (862.0 million km) |
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann - 2026-05-07 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -2.2 arcsec/hr, Dec 2.3 arcsec/hr) Measured M2 Magnitude +15.75 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 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 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-05-07 23:33 UT (#1429007-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet_29P_Schwassmann-Wachmann on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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