Tweedledee Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/possible-bright-supernova-discovered-in-fireworks-galaxy-ngc-6946/ It is mag 12.6 unless it has faded, in the outer regions of the bright mag 9.6 spiral NGC 6946 on the border of Cepheus and Cygnus. tuckstar and Smithysteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) not this time but I did get one in same galaxy back in 2004, one very poor frame through the clouds - nowt changes then. Edited May 19, 2017 by Ibbo Jonny14716, Tweedledee and Orion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 That galaxy has been host to a few supernovae over the years. Your imaging technique (equipment) has improved a bit since 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithysteve Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Are the clouds going to part? It would be good to have a stab at this one! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 A chance would be nice thought. Nout but cloud and rain down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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