Supernova Sn2011b and Galaxy Ngc2655 in Camelopardalis

[Doc]

Below are the view of the supernova SN2011b I had last night through both my 28mm & 16mm Uwan eyepieces.

[Hypernova]

Great sketches Mick, it pretty much shows what I saw through the eyepiece of my dob, albeit with less definition in the galaxy and fewer field stars. I wonder how often a supernova reaches such a brightness?

[russ]

That's great work Mick. We'll give that a try on Saturday night.

[DarkerSky]

Super sketches Mick! You've picked out some really nice detail in the galaxy there. I had started a sketch of it last night too, but got clouded out before I could finish it.

[msinclairinork]

WOW! I never knew you could see a supernova in another galaxy through the EP!!

Must go hunting for that one myself!

Excelent sketch BTW!

Thanks for sharing Doc.

Michael

[tiwar]

Great sketches Mick, maybe a bit beyond my 80ed though.....

T x

[Tim]

Crikey Mick, that was tricky to find even with goto! Got pic though I think, thanks to your drawing. It is very bright, the SN.

[Beulah]

I saw the Supernova last night with the 12". I was surprised at how bright it was. Thanks to whoever flagged it up on this forum.

Forgot to say, there was good separation and clarity between the galaxy's core and the supernova in the 10mm eyepiece.

[WayBig]

Wow, I might have a look for this if it's clear tonight. Wonder if I'll see it in a 10inch with light pollution

[Doc]

Chris it all depends on your light pollution, as even though the supernova is bright and detectable in your scope it's the faint fuzzy galaxy that confirms it.

A good map and star hopping skills are pretty essential.

Or as Tim did cheat and use a go-to

[perrin6]

How long do supernovae stay reasonably bright? I'm getting nervous that i'll ever get to see it due to what seems to be permanent cloud cover over grey ol' Croydon.

[Doc]

As it's a Type I supernovae, they are typically brighter, but fall off more quickly, but how long it will last I don't know.

[Moonshane]

great sketches Mick. I love the reality your sketches have.

[GazOC]

Good find and sketches Mick. I couldn't find this last night in my 14" Dob but I was also struggling to see the Messier galaxies in Leo so I think conditions wern't up to it (thats what I'm blaming anyway!!)

[sheri_barri]

Nicely sketched and a good record of the event.