Observation by Colin Henshaw: VY CMa 1982 - 1985

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Colin Henshaw

Observer

Colin Henshaw

Observed

2016 Dec 22 - 07:44

Uploaded

2016 Dec 22 - 07:47

Objects

Lightcurve
Variable star

Equipment

12 x 40 Binoculars.

Location

Kadoma, Zimbabwe, Kang, Maunatlala, and Maun, Botswana.

Target name

VY CMa.

Title

VY CMa 1982 - 1985

About this image

One of the largest stars known, this red hypergiant is believed to be a prime supernova progenitor. Should put on a good display when it blows.

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