Observation by Alex Pratt: SN 2023ixf in M101 - 2023 May 26

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Alex Pratt

Observer

Alex Pratt

Observed

2023 May 26 - 23:01

Uploaded

2023 May 27 - 14:55

Objects

M101

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Constellation

Ursa Major

Field centre

RA: 14^h03^m
Dec: +54°20'
Position angle: -3°07'

Field size

0°17' × 0°15'

Equipment

C11 f/10 and f/3.3 focal reducer
QHY174M-GPS camera

Exposure

300 x 3 s

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire (Bortle 7)

Target name

SN 2023ixf in M101 - 2023 May 26

Title

SN 2023ixf in M101 - 2023 May 26

About this image

I managed to get another image of the supernova before the sky conditions deteriorated. The supernova is maintaining its peak brightness - putting on a show for telescopes of all sizes.

Files associated with this observation

SN2023ixf_M101_20230526_2301_ARP.png (774.6 kB)

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