M51 Supernova?

[Dann]

I had my first go at capturing a Galaxy last night, it was more of a test to see what kind of length subs I could take unguided.

No calibration frames this time, just 12x 90sec subs. I was pleased how much detail came out in just a few minutes. The next clear night ill have a go at it properly.

Would someone more knowledgeable than me be able to confirm weather or not the point of light on the bottom outer arm is the latest supernova?

Thanks

Danny

[whirlpool5194]

Yes its the "extra star" at about 6 o`clock....

Wp

[ncjunk]

Yep, in the line of four to the right of the center of the main Galaxy there is a line of four stars curving around and as WP says it´s the fourth. Nice to see its still there!

[old_eyes]

Nice capture. I lucked into it myself when I was testing a new camera and pointed it at M51 without knowing the supernova was there. When I heard I checked and there it was. It seems dimmer than when I saw it first, but still clearly there.

old_eyes