Observation by Colin Henshaw: VY CMa - Possible supernova progenitor.

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Colin Henshaw

Observer

Colin Henshaw

Observed

2018 Apr 11 - 14:31

Uploaded

2018 Apr 24 - 11:31

Objects

Variable star

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Constellation

Canis Major

Field centre

RA: 07^h22^m
Dec: -25°46'
Position angle: +24°36'

Field size

3°35' × 2°28'

Equipment

Canon 6D camera + 135mm Carl Zeiss Telephoto.

Exposure

1 second at 5000ASA, f 5.6.

Location

Briga Township, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Target name

VY CMa

Title

VY CMa - Possible supernova progenitor.

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