Observation by Peter Tickner: Supernova 2021J in NGC 4414

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Peter Tickner

Observer

Peter Tickner

Observed

2021 Jan 24 - 00:50

Uploaded

2021 Jan 24 - 02:53

Objects

NGC4414

Equipment
  • ZWO ASI462MC
  • f/6.3 reducer
  • Luminance filter
  • 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
Location

Urban Berkshire

Target name

Supernova 2021J in NGC 4414

Title

Supernova 2021J in NGC 4414

About this image

This is a stack of 72x60seconds experimenting using a colour planetary camera to look at small brighter objects - in this case a supernova discovered on 1 January this year and still shining brightly.

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David Swan
David Swan, 2021 Jan 25 - 19:03 UTC

Very nice indeed. The colour and brightness of the supernova contrasts with that of the galaxy and field stars: the SN really pops out.

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