Observation by Alan Tough: A Supernova in Messier 66

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Paul Downing

Observer

Alan Tough

Observed

2016 Jun 13 - 04:13

Uploaded

2016 Jun 18 - 07:25

Objects

M66

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11^h20^m
Dec: +12°59'
Position angle: -0°06'

Field size

0°12' × 0°13'

Equipment

FLI PL09000

Exposure

600 secs

Location

Auberry, California

Target name

Supernova

Title

A Supernova in Messier 66

About this image

It's not often we have a supernova as Picture of the Week. This one, a type IIP, was captured by Alan Tough using Telescope T24 (a 24" Planewave) at the Sierra Remote Observatory at Auberry, California.

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