Observation by Peter Tickner: Supernova in NGC 4631
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Peter Tickner
Observer
Peter Tickner
Observed
2021 Feb 03 - 23:17
Uploaded
2021 Feb 05 - 01:21
Objects
NGC4631
Equipment
- ZWO ASI071MC Pro
- 14inch f/10 LX200ACF SCT
- EQ8 mount
Location
Urban Berkshire
Target name
NGC 4631 and supernova AT2021biy
Title
Supernova in NGC 4631
About this image
This is a colour image stack of 20x120 seconds in hazy conditions of an ATLAS discovered supernova close to the centre of NGC 4631.
Peter
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Robin Leadbeater,
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Comments
Great image. Not a supernova though from the spectrum. A spectrum from the NUTS2 collaboration suggests a Luminous Red Nova or LBV
http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=14360
Robin