SN2009JF in NGC7479

Started by hakescl, 10/10/2009 05:09PM

Posted 10/10/2009 05:09PM Opening Post

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This galaxy had been on my to do list since June, when it was a brief target of opportunity. And now it shows up with a supernova (type Ib). It is the really blue star in the galaxy. Seeing was pretty bad (~4"), and the wind(?) messed with tracking a bit, so I might try a repeat on a better night.

Charlie

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Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory

Posted 10/13/2009 04:16AM #1

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Charlie,
Nicely done. The SN is really prominent when compared to the DSS image.

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Jim Thommes

Mak-Newt 152 mm
C8
Megrez II APO
Zenithstar 66 mm APO
G11/Gemini
ST8300M
Artemis285 Camera
Canon 350D DSLR

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Posted 10/13/2009 01:39PM #2

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Wow! That is a great capture Charlie! I love that shape.
Cheers,
Tyler

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