Observing SN 2014ad

[SteveB72]

Has anyone tried observing super nova 2014ad?

I am waiting for clear skies to give it a try, I believe it is currently mag 13.6.

Location details below:-

2014ad (= PSN J11574444-1010157) (= SNhunt238), CBET 3831 discovered 2014/03/12.400 by Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey and Stan Howerton

Found in PGC 37625 at R.A. = 11h57m44s.44, Decl. = -10°10'15".7 (= MARKARIAN 1309)

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I have seen it listed, but haven't had a go yet. Not going to be easy in such a faint galaxy

[Daniel-K]

id have a go with the 14" but..........CLOUD

[floppygoose]

No chance, with the LP as it is here, struggle to see the moon sometimes

Phil

[SteveB72]

Likewise, I am waiting for the sky to clear. It will be a challenge with the host galaxy at mag 15.

[Stan_H]

I viewed SN 2014ad on March 21, 2014 with a 17.5-inch Dobsonian on a subpar night.  The field was easy to find as the host galaxy lies close to the 7th magnitude star SAO 138503.  The galaxy was not visible, but the superova could be seen.  My estimate was about 14.1.

That's been the only night I've observed it. 

It's on the decline now.  It was 15.2V today through a robotic telescope.  That's still within range of the 17.5-inch if I can get a good night this week before it fades too much further.

Light curve:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/watchingthesky/13941597374/