Supernova anyone ?

[andrew63]

Has anyone observed the newly discovered Supernova in NGC 6946, aptly named "Fireworks galaxy" ? It could be visible in a 6" or so and is well placed. There's a live link tomorrow the 19, from the Virtual Telescope Project.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/possible-bright-supernova-discovered-in-fireworks-galaxy-ngc-6946/

https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2017/05/16/supernova-sn-2017eaw-ngc-6946-online-observing-session-19-may-2017/

andrew

[Stu]

25 minutes ago, andrew63 said:

Has anyone observed the newly discovered Supernova in NGC 6946, aptly named "Fireworks galaxy" ? It could be visible in a 6" or so and is well placed. There's a live link tomorrow the 19, from the Virtual Telescope Project.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/possible-bright-supernova-discovered-in-fireworks-galaxy-ngc-6946/

https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2017/05/16/supernova-sn-2017eaw-ngc-6946-online-observing-session-19-may-2017/

andrew

Nice one. Not tried for it, might be worth a go but not sure I can do it from home!

EDIT Just checked, it depends on what sort of night I get. In the C925 a mag 19+ night would do it, my normal 18.5 would not. Still worth trying.

[andrew63]

6 minutes ago, Stu said:

might be worth a go but not sure I can do it from home!

Might be a good excuse for a camping trip with the kids on the weekend Stu 

andrew

[Stu]

Just now, andrew63 said:

Might be a good excuse for a camping trip with the kids on the weekend Stu 

andrew

Good plan!!

[darknight]

the weather ere down south, not going to see it for the next month!!

be cool to spot in the end though, its in a very good position for me in garden

[John]

I was going to have a go at this one on the next clear night. It seems to have been recorded at 13th magnitude last night. If it stays around there it should be possible from my back yard with my 12" dob on a decent night. Trouble is that SN's can fade quite quickly .....

Edited May 18, 2017 by John

[Stu]

6 minutes ago, John said:

I was going to have a go at this one on the next clear night. It seems to have been recorded at 13th magnitude last night. If it stays around there it should be possible from my back yard with my 12" dob on a decent night. Trouble is that SN's can fade quite quickly .....

No chance for me really at that magnitude John, I thought it was closer to 12 but as you say, fading perhaps?

[andrew63]

I guess the other factor is the light nights - about a week of darkness left for those on the south coast. Should be an easy target for imagers though.

 

andrew

[Astrobits]

The latest visual estimates are between 12.5 and 12.8 and it appear to have brightened over the last few days.

Nigel

[Davesellars]

Typically it's pouring down with rain...    There's a slim possibility for early next week by the looks of it but it may well have faded by then. Still, worth a look!

[Stu]

14 minutes ago, Astrobits said:

The latest visual estimates are between 12.5 and 12.8 and it appear to have brightened over the last few days.

Nigel

That sounds more possible for me, thanks Nigel  

[Knighty2112]

Will give it a try if the skies clear at all. Just added it to observe in Skysafari app. Fingers crossed for some clear nights!  

[alanjgreen]

according to rochester, its called "2017eaw"

and is a type "11P" supernova

http://www.rochesterastronomy.org/supernova.html?

these usually take 15 days to reach peak luminosity and then last for 50 days, so we should have some time

(table from wikipedia)

Edited May 18, 2017 by alanjgreen

[andrew63]

It's a stunning night. Been looking at the live pictures of the Supernova and it's still looking 'bright' -  hope someone gets a view tonight.

 

andrew