Observation by David Swan: Supernova candidate in NGC 2938

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David Swan

Observer

David Swan

Observed

2018 Aug 31 - 20:30

Uploaded

2018 Aug 31 - 22:26

Objects

NGC2938

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Constellation

Draco

Field centre

RA: 09^h36^m
Dec: +76°23'
Position angle: +16°26'

Field size

0°42' × 0°21'

Equipment

200mm SCT @ f/7
ASI183MM
Baader UV+IR cut
FireCapture, Maxim DL and Astrometrica

Exposure

20 x 20s

Location

Tynemouth, UK

Target name

Gaia18ciw

Title

Supernova candidate in NGC 2938

About this image

A nice appearance I think, with the bright transient in the galaxy fuzz.

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gaia18ciw_20180831_2130_dswan.png (932.5 kB)

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