Supernova 2008ax in Cocoon Galaxy - NGC4490

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Supernova 2008ax in Cocoon Galaxy - NGC4490

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-> Telescope: Meade LX200GPS 14" f/6,3
-> CCD: Meade DSI 3 (First Light)
-> Guiding Telescope: SkyWatcher 4"
-> Guiding Software: PHD 1.7.4
-> Filters: None
-> Processing: MaximDl / AstroArt / PhotoShop CS3
-> Exposure: 53min
-> Date: 18 March 2008
-> Place: Rafina Attikis

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Hi,
WOW! Supernova... [smilie=wow.gif]

Have a nice day.
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Congrats!
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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How do you know that white dot is actually a supernova?
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zackae wrote:How do you know that white dot is actually a supernova?
Well, you can compare with an older photo from DSS:
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[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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