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Observation by Nick Hewitt: Supernova dominates host galaxy

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Nick Hewitt

Observer

Nick Hewitt

Observed

2020 May 12 - 09:54

Uploaded

2020 May 12 - 15:01

Objects

NGC3643

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Constellation

Leo

Field centre

RA: 11h21m
Dec: +02°59'
Position angle: -1°50'

Field size

0°16' × 0°15'

Equipment
  • Planewave 430mm f6.8
  • iTelescope 17
Exposure

2 x 420s Bin1

Location

Siding Spring NSW

Target name

NGC3643 in Leo. With Supernova 2020hvf

Title

Supernova dominates host galaxy

About this image

An unexceptional lenticular galaxy but with a supernova that nicely demonstrates the power of a Type 1a as it dominates the flux from the host. I did get an image from home too but it was not worthy!

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