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Saturday, 8 June 2013

Watch "The Electric Sun (The Solar KillShot)" on YouTube

Watch "The Electric Sun (The Solar KillShot)" on YouTube

"Big Bang Theory" --Confirmed by Chemistry of Milky Way's Oldest Stars

"Big Bang Theory" --Confirmed by Chemistry of Milky Way's Oldest Stars

Search for Alien Life --Detecting Hidden Earth-Like Planets

Search for Alien Life --Detecting Hidden Earth-Like Planets

10 Years & Top 10 Discoveries from Marvellous Mars Express

First Woman in Space Ready for No-Return Mission to Mars | International Space Fellowship

First Woman in Space Ready for No-Return Mission to Mars | International Space Fellowship

Pretty pictures: Curiosity working late | The Planetary Society

The Week in Pictures: June 1–7, 2013 - Astronomy Magazine

The Week in Pictures: June 1–7, 2013 - Astronomy Magazine

10 New Names For Rupes On Mercury Approved By IAU - Space News - redOrbit

The Digital Astrolabe – The Moon: The Moon at apogee, June 2013

The Moon - June 2, 2013

Via Flickr:
Taken from Coral Towers Observatory at 2344 (UT + 10).
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Astrophysics 150 mm at F/5 and Skynyx 2-2 camera. A six frame mosaic, each frame the best 350/500 images.
North = up
East = right

Possible Novae PNV J09552524+6905322 (A) and PNV J09553291+6905261 (B)in M81 Narrowfield L - June 6, 2013

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
Non-detection
DISCOVERY
Kamil Hornoch: (A) 2013.6.3.905; Mag 20.2. (B) 2013.6.3.905; Mag 19.9
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 90 min (6 x 15 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.6.188
Astrometry: Discovery positions marked. A = right; B = left
Photometry: Not done
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm
RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New
Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory,
Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs Widefield Mosaic - June 3, 2013

Via Flickr:
Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 09h 20m UT (approximate mid-point). Two 30 min exposures; unbinned; scale 3.5 asec/px

Onwards, Oppy, onwards… | The Road To Endeavour

Программа Космонавтика от 8 июня 2013 года

M6 FLARE! -- 7 June 2013

M5.9 Solar Flare & G2 Geomagnetic Storm - June 7, 2013

(50000) Quaoar / 2UCAC 26262935 event on 2013 Jun 08, 22:02 UT

Four of five visible planets in glow of twilight in June | Tonight | EarthSky

The Moon - May 25, 2013

Via Flickr:
Taken from Coral Towers Observatory at 2344 (UT + 10).
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Astrophysics 150 mm at F/5 and Skynyx 2-2 camera. A six frame mosaic, each frame the best 350/500 images.
North = up
East = right
LINK
Image from May 16: www.flickr.com/photos/43846774@N02/8841197474/

Possible Supernova MLS130531:100208+115705 in CGCG 064-031 / PGC1401377 Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen south-west of the nucleus at Mag 19.3 L.
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey: 2013.5.31; Mag 17.7
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 40 min (80 x 0.5 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.5.187
Astrometry: RA 10 02 07.92 Dec +11 57 06.0
Photometry: Mag 19.34 +/- 0.33 L (V for ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Friday, 7 June 2013

NASA's Biggest Rocket Yet Aims for 2017 Test Flight | Space Launch System (SLS) | Space.com

Moon, Venus and Mercury Meet in Night Sky Monday | Space.com

Rover Finds New Evidence That Ancient Mars Was Habitable | Opportunity Rover | Space.com

June Arietids – The Invisible Meteor Shower You Just Might See

Newly Found Truck-Sized Asteroid to Whiz by Earth June 8

Watch "Space Weather Enterprise Forum on This Week @NASA" on YouTube

Watch "Space Weather Enterprise Forum on This Week @NASA" on YouTube

Morpheus lander gets back off its feet | The Planetary Society

Morpheus lander gets back off its feet | The Planetary Society

This Week's Sky at a Glance June 7 – 15 - What’s Up Tonight? - SkyandTelescope.com

The Sky this Week: June 7–16, 2013 - Astronomy Magazine

Giordano Bruno Whorl - LROC News System

Regolith all the way down? - LROC News System

The Digital Astrolabe – The Moon: New Moon, June 2013

The Pit - Nasa Messenger Mission: Release Date 7 June 2013

Rover Ready to Switch Gears

Come finirà la Terra?

Space Station Live: June 7, 2013

Global Animation

The Making of a Hubble Image: Arp 274

ScienceCasts: An Early Start for Noctilucent Clouds

大気と磁気圏の謎を解き明かす、惑星分光観測衛星(SPRINT-A)

Jun 07, 2013 - Geomagnetic Storm [G2]; Lack of Solar Activity

BREAKING NEWS: STORM! -- 7 June 2013

Pulsar - 'Albert Einstein' in viaggio verso la Iss

Sterex images of ATV-4 launch

Earth from Space: Thirsty land

Lagrange Points - Sixty Symbols

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 HO11

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 HO11

(2013 HO11) Near-Earth Flyby (0.063 AU) JPL Small-Body Database Browser

JPL Small-Body Database Browser

Crow, Cup and Water Snake sail the southern sky | Tonight | EarthSky

Supernova SN 2013aa in NGC 5643 Narrowfield IR - April 17

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen south-south-west of the nucleus at Mag 14.22 IR. Faded by 0.21 Mag in 4 days.
DISCOVERY
Stuart Parker (BOSS): 2013.2.13.621; Mag 11.9; Type 1a
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 10 min (5 x 2 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.4.17.464
Photometry: 14.22 +/- 0.12 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
Astrometry: RA 14 32 33.90 Dec -44 13 27.6
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe using a 41-cm
RCOS and STL6K camera at Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova PSN J01125492+0058457 in NGC 428 - June 2

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen at Mag 13.06 IR. Faded by 0.24 Mag in 7 days.
DISCOVERY
Stuart Parker (BOSS): 2013.5.10.773; Mag 12.2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 26 min (13 x 2 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.2.817
Photometry: 13.06 +/- 0.22 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
Astrometry: RA 01 12 54.97 Dec +00 58 47.2
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe using a 41-cm
RCOS and STL6K camera at Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova CSS130603:132320+101126 in an Anonymous Galaxy Narrowfield L - June 5

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen at Mag 19.2 L. Measurements include light from faint anonymous host seen on DSS2 image
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey: 2013.6.3; Mag 19.26
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 75 min (5 x 15 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.5.231
Photometry: Mag 19.17 +/- 0.15 L (V for ref)
Astrometry: RA 13 23 19.91 Dec +10 11 24.5
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Thursday, 6 June 2013

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Proves Sound Under Pressure | SpaceRef - Your Space Reference

2011 Draconid meteor shower deposited a ton of meteoritic material on Earth

Where to Look for Life on Jupiter's Moon Europa | Space.com

Milky Way's 'Flyover Country' Mapped | Spitzer Space Telescope | Space.com

Milky Way's 'Flyover Country' Mapped | Spitzer Space Telescope | Space.com

Amazing Night Sky Photos by Stargazers (June 2013) | Space.com

Amazing Night Sky Photos by Stargazers (June 2013) | Space.com

Suicidal Comets Make Good Solar Probes, Scientists Say | Comet Lovejoy | Space.com

Space History Photo: STS-56 Launch | Space.com

Space History Photo: STS-56 Launch | Space.com

The floodwaters of Mars | International Space Fellowship

The floodwaters of Mars | International Space Fellowship

Watch "Behind the Webb: Stretching Webb's Wings" on YouTube

Watch "Behind the Webb: Stretching Webb's Wings" on YouTube

Watch "Behind the Webb: Got Your Back" on YouTube

Watch "Behind the Webb: Got Your Back" on YouTube

Watch "Morpheus Tether Test #22" on YouTube

Watch "Morpheus Tether Test #22" on YouTube

Watch "06 06 2013 The Best Solar Magnetic Tornado Observed HD" on YouTube

Watch "06 06 2013 The Best Solar Magnetic Tornado Observed HD" on YouTube

ATV-4 Launch Highlights

Zooming in on the Oph-IRS 48 system

ESOcast 58: ALMA Discovers Comet Factory

Computer simulation of dust trap formation

Space Station Live: June 6, 2013

Peeking Through the Darkness - Nasa Messenger Mission: Release Date 6 June 2013

ESA launches fourth cargo spacecraft to ISS | The Planetary Society

Launch is coming! LADEE arrives at Wallops | The Planetary Society

Mars Exploration Rovers Update: Opportunity Departs Cape York, Breaks Apollo Record | The Planetary Society

Mars Exploration Rovers Update: Opportunity Departs Cape York, Breaks Apollo Record | The Planetary Society

Curiosity update, sol 295: "Hitting the road" to Mount Sharp | The Planetary Society

ALFALFA Discovery of the nearby Gas-rich Dwarf Galaxy Leo P. III. An Extremely Metal Deficient Galaxy - Abstract - The Astronomical Journal - IOPscience

The Digital Astrolabe – The Moon: The Moon at perihelion, June 2013

Supernova PSN J16224316+1857356 in USNOA2 1050-07909606 Narrowfield L -June 5, 2013

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen at Mag 17.1 L. Measurements include light from Mag 18.9 V host seen on DSS2 image
DISCOVERY
Palomar Transient Factory and THU-NAOC Transient Survey (TNTS): 2013.5.3.46; Mag 16.5; Type 1a
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 45 min (3 x 15 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.5.331
Astrometry: RA 16 22 43.20 Dec +18 57 35.2
Photometry: Mag 17.07 +/- 0.25 (V for ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Friendship 7

Mercury-Atlas 4

Freedom 7

Liberty Bell 7

Kennedy NOW! May 2013

Most of Earth’s twins aren’t identical, or even close! – Starts With A Bang

Most of Earth’s twins aren’t identical, or even close! – Starts With A Bang

Skylive - Astrostoria - 6 Giugno 1971 Lancio della Soyuz 11

Skylive - Astrostoria - 6 Giugno 1971 Lancio della Soyuz 11

Apollo 10 (Full Mission 28)

M1.3-class solar flare + an associated CME (June 5, 2013)

Jun 06, 2013 - Solar and Terrestrial NEWS [M-Flare; Electron Flux Dropping]

EVA Lessons Learned

Луна через телескоп/Moon telescope

Rastaban and Eltanin belong to constellation Draco | Tonight | EarthSky

Did comet impacts jump-start life on Earth? | Science Wire | EarthSky

Possible Supernova MASTER OT J153605.15+135706.9 in PGC 1445026Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north-east of the nucleus at Mag 18.5 L.
DISCOVERY
MASTER Robotic Net: 2013.5.27.892; Mag 17.5
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 45 min (3 x 15 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.5.259
Astrometry: RA 15 36 05.18 Dec +13 57 07.0
Photometry: 18.52 +/- 0.11 L (V as ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Curiosity Rover Leaving 'Mars Rat' Behind | Mount Sharp | Space.com

Pisces Constellation: Facts About the Fishes | Space.com

NASA: Black Holes Powered the Early Universe

SpaceX Tests Falcon 9-R Advanced Reusable Prototype Rocket

SpaceX Tests Falcon 9-R Advanced Reusable Prototype Rocket

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Watch "European Cargo Ship Launches to Station" on YouTube

Watch "European Cargo Ship Launches to Station" on YouTube

What's Next for Astronaut Chris Hadfield After Returning to Earth? | Space.com

What's Next for Astronaut Chris Hadfield After Returning to Earth? | Space.com

Young Sun May Have Grown in Fits and Starts | TW Hydrae | Space.com

Young Sun May Have Grown in Fits and Starts | TW Hydrae | Space.com

Spot Elusive Mercury in Evening Sky Now | Skywatching Tips | Space.com

Spot Elusive Mercury in Evening Sky Now | Skywatching Tips | Space.com

It's Time to Tackle Insterstellar Spaceflight, Experts Say | Starship Congress | Space.com

It's Time to Tackle Insterstellar Spaceflight, Experts Say | Starship Congress | Space.com

"Light Echo" of a White-Dwarf Supernova Discovered

"Light Echo" of a White-Dwarf Supernova Discovered

Astrophoto: Star-Studded Beauty in Gemini

Astrophoto: Star-Studded Beauty in Gemini

New Hotspot Identified For Star Birth

New Hotspot Identified For Star Birth

NASA Chandra, Spitzer Study Suggests Black Holes Abundant Among The Earliest Stars | International Space Fellowship

NASA Chandra, Spitzer Study Suggests Black Holes Abundant Among The Earliest Stars | International Space Fellowship

Watch "Mercury Mission Control Center" on YouTube

Watch "Mercury Mission Control Center" on YouTube

Wrinkles in the Cloth of Time - Nasa Messenger Mission: Releasen Date 5 June 2013

MESSENGER: MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging

I See Your True Colors Shining Through - Nasa Messenger Mission: Release Date 4 June 2013

MESSENGER: MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging

Космическая среда от 5 июня 2013 года

Curiosity Mars Rover Drilling Into Its Second Rocks

Space Station Live: June 5, 2013

Space Station Live: Ocular Health for Astronauts

M13 vs Omega Cantauri

M13 vs Omega Cantauri by Astro-Tanja
M13 vs Omega Cantauri, a photo by Astro-Tanja on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Although both images have different exposure values, this is a great example of size difference on these two globular clusters. Both images were done with the exact same setup and the final stacks we're not cropped. Both are the complete frame.

Canon60Da
Officina Stellare HiperAPO105
CGem dx
Guide Setup: 50mm Orion Mini, SSAG, PHD
Images acquired & stacked: Nebulosity 3
Final Processing: PhotoShop CS4

NASA's Newest View of the Sun

NASA | South Up Moon Phase & Libration 2013: Moon with Additional Graphics

New Science of Cosmography Reveals 3D Map of the Local Universe | MIT Technology Review

New Science of Cosmography Reveals 3D Map of the Local Universe | MIT Technology Review

The Digital Astrolabe – The Deep Sky: M10 passes opposition, June 2013

See Draco the Dragon, and a former pole star | Tonight | EarthSky

Is it true that Jupiter protects Earth? | Space | EarthSky

Life-producing phosphorus was carried to Earth by meteorites | Science Wire | EarthSky

What's the difference between comets and asteroids? | Space | EarthSky

Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux NebulaeWidefield Mosaic L - June 2, 2013

Via Flickr:
Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 04h 50m UT (approximate mid-point). Five 30 min exposures; binned 2x2 (unbinned at data collection); scale 7.0 asec/px (3.5 asec/px at data colection)

Possible Supernova PSN J13505285-3017097 in ESO 445-056 or PGC 49162 Narrowfield IR - June 2

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north-west of the nucleus at Mag 16.11 IR. Brightened by 0.04 Mag in 4 days
DISCOVERY
E Conseil: 2013.5.2.220; Mag 18.4
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 75 min (5 x 15 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.2.603
Astrometry: RA 13 50 52.90 Dec -30 17 09.4
Photometry: 16.11 +/- 0.32 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe using a 41-cm
RCOS and STL6K camera at Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova PSN J22103421-2239480 in ESO 532-25 Narrowfield IR - June 2

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen south of the nucleus at Mag 17.7 IR.
DISCOVERY
Berto Monard: 2013.5.31.167; Mag 16.8
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 105 min (7 x 15 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.2.711
Astrometry: RA 22 10 34.27 Dec -22 39 47.6
Photometry: Mag 17.26 +/- 0.23 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia, using a 41-cm RCOS and STL6K camera.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Watch "BREAKING NEWS: DANGER ZONE -- 5 June 2013" on YouTube

How the Tiny IRIS Sun Observing Satellite Works (Infographic) | Space.com

How the Tiny IRIS Sun Observing Satellite Works (Infographic) | Space.com

Little telescope discovers metal-poor cousin of famous planet | International Space Fellowship

Little telescope discovers metal-poor cousin of famous planet | International Space Fellowship

Station Crew Preps for European Cargo Ship | International Space Fellowship

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

NASA Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: May 27-31, 2013 | SpaceRef - Your Space Reference

Japan signals commitment to the TMT project

Japan signals commitment to the TMT project

New chief urges Ariane 5 modification for big satellites

New chief urges Ariane 5 modification for big satellites

A Dying Galaxy Near the Milky Way --"A Clue to Origin of Dwarf Ellipticals"

A Dying Galaxy Near the Milky Way --"A Clue to Origin of Dwarf Ellipticals"

How do Hypervelocity Stars End up Breaking The Speed Limit?

How do Hypervelocity Stars End up Breaking The Speed Limit?

Flying Space Toasters: Electrified Exoplanets Really Feel the Heat

Flying Space Toasters: Electrified Exoplanets Really Feel the Heat

Recurrent Novae, Light Echoes, and the Mystery of T Pyxidis

Recurrent Novae, Light Echoes, and the Mystery of T Pyxidis

Hubble Maps 3-D Structure of Ejected Material Around Erupting Star | International Space Fellowship

Hubble Maps 3-D Structure of Ejected Material Around Erupting Star | International Space Fellowship

Watch "A New Eye on Space Weather" on YouTube

Watch "A New Eye on Space Weather" on YouTube

Watch "Space Station Live: June 4, 2013" on YouTube

Watch "Space Station Live: June 4, 2013" on YouTube

Watch ""Close Shave" for Astronaut Chris Cassidy" on YouTube

Watch ""Close Shave" for Astronaut Chris Cassidy" on YouTube

NASA Open to Hitching Ride to the Moon, Agency Chief Says | Space.com

NASA Open to Hitching Ride to the Moon, Agency Chief Says | Space.com

Capricornus Constellation: Facts About the Sea Goat | Space.com

Capricornus Constellation: Facts About the Sea Goat | Space.com

Watch "Mars Express Full Orbit Video 2.0" on YouTube

Watch "Mars Express Full Orbit Video 2.0" on YouTube

Skylive - Astrostoria - 4 Giugno 2002 gli americani C. Trujillo e M. Brown scoprono l'oggetto transnettuniano Quaoar

Remanzacco Observatory - Comets & Neo: Possible Nova in Sco - PNV J17335943-3606216

One Ocean World Among Many | The Planetary Society

June Night Sky Wonders | Astronotes

NASA looks to Kourou for SLS ground ops streamlining ideas | NASASpaceFlight.com

Messier Monday: A Young Open Cluster in the Summer Triangle, M29 – Starts With A Bang

Long-term Monitoring of Comet 103P/Hartley 2 - Abstract - The Astronomical Journal - IOPscience

The Digital Astrolabe – The Outer Planets: Mars at apogee, June 2013

Possible Supernova PSN J12383826+0128419 in UGC 7807 Narrowfield L -June 2

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north of the nucleus at Mag 18.6 IR.
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey and Stan Howerton: 2013.6.1.200; Mag 19.1
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 90 min (6 x 15 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.2.538
Astrometry: RA 12 38 38.56 Dec +01 28 38.1
Photometry: Mag 18.63 +/- 0.33 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia, using a 41-cm RCOS and STL6K camera.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

10 anni di Mars Express

Faces of ESA

Elements and Ephemeris for (174567) 2003 MW12

Elements and Ephemeris for (174567) 2003 MW12

174567 (2003 MW12) At Opposition (46.386 AU) JPL Small-Body Database Browser

JPL Small-Body Database Browser

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 JB36

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 JB36

(2013 JB36) Near-Earth Flyby (0.076 AU) JPL Small-Body Database Browser

JPL Small-Body Database Browser

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 JE29

Elements and Ephemeris for 2013 JE29

(2013 JE29) Near-Earth Flyby (0.051 AU) JPL Small-Body Database Browser

JPL Small-Body Database Browser

How to find the Little Dipper | Tonight | EarthSky

Supernova SN 2013by in ESO 138-G010 Narrowfield IR - May 15

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north of the nucleus at Mag 13.55 IR. Brightened by 0.44 Mag in 21 days.
DISCOVERY
Stuart Parker (BOSS): 2013.4.23.542; Mag 13.5; Type 2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 135 min (9 x 15 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.5.15.723
Astrometry: RA 16 59 02.54 Dec -60 11 40.4
Photometry: 13.55 +/- 0.09 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe using a 41-cm
RCOS and STL6K camera at Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova PSN J12454418-1050083 in MCG -02-33-4 / PGC 43030 Narrowfield L - May 14

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north-north-west of the nucleus at Mag 17.1 L.
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey: 2013.5.13.210; Mag 17.2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 75 min (5 x 15 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.5.14.227
Astrometry: RA 12 45 44.23 Dec -10 50 08.5
Photometry: Mag 17.08 +/- 0.08 L (V for ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Monday, 3 June 2013

Watch "A Special Presentation Geomagnetic/Radioactive Storms - 06 03 2013 HD" on YouTube

Watch "A Special Presentation Geomagnetic/Radioactive Storms - 06 03 2013 HD" on YouTube

Galaxy in Throes of Death Spied for 1st Time | Space.com

Galaxy in Throes of Death Spied for 1st Time | Space.com

Voices of the Cosmos --"New Harvard CfA Site Allows Listeners to Hear the Music of the Stars"

Voices of the Cosmos --"New Harvard CfA Site Allows Listeners to Hear the Music of the Stars"

The Next Einstein? --"Radical New Theory Answers Unsolved Mysteries of Physics"

The Next Einstein? --"Radical New Theory Answers Unsolved Mysteries of Physics"

Weekend Aurora Surprise

Weekend Aurora Surprise

Our Place in the Galactic Neighborhood Just Got an Upgrade

Our Place in the Galactic Neighborhood Just Got an Upgrade

Lightest Exoplanet Imaged So Far? | International Space Fellowship

Lightest Exoplanet Imaged So Far? | International Space Fellowship

Scouting for Not-So-Distant Worlds

Scouting for Not-So-Distant Worlds

Space Station Live: June 3, 2013

NASA | A Swift Tour of the Nearest Galaxies in UV Light

What's Up for June 2013

Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield IR -June 3

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north-north-east of the nucleus at Mag 18.6 IR.
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey plus Stan Howerton: 2013.5.14.200; Mag 18.2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 105 min (7 x 15 min, infrared filter; binned 2x2, scale 1.01 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.3.425
Astrometry: RA 11 27 47.39 Dec +07 59 22.9
Photometry: Mag 18.58 +/- 0.39 IR > 700 nm (R for ref)
These data were collected by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia, using a 41-cm RCOS and STL11K camera.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova PSN J16412717+5747050 in NGC 6211 Narrowfield L -May 31

Via Flickr:
SUMMARY
SN seen north-west of the nucleus at Mag 17.2 L.
DISCOVERY
L Cox, Jack Newton, and Tim Puckett: 2013.5.29.357; Mag 16.9
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 40 min (4 x 10 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.5.31.417
Astrometry: RA 16 41 27.20 Dec +57 47 04.9
Photometry: 17.16 +/- 0.21 L (V for ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Skylive - Astrostoria - 3 Giugno 1966 L'astronauta americano Eugene Cernan effettua il suo primo lancio nell'ambito della missione Gemini 9

Chance to Catch Closest Planet? - Homepage News - SkyandTelescope.com

Weekend Diversion: The Varied Views of our Moon – Starts With A Bang

Peculiar Asteroid With Long Tail Discovered With New Space Camera - Space News - redOrbit

Dueling Poets of the East - Nasa Messenger Mission: Release Date 3 June 2013

Adams et al. (2013): OSU Astronomy Coffee Brief

NASA | Water on the Moon

WORTH WATCHING -- 3 June 2013

The history of the climate of Mars

Volcanism on Mars

Mars -- our red neighbour

The cartography of the surface of Mars

The Mars moons Phobos and Deimos

Landing sites on Mars

The weather and climate on Mars

Mars mineral globe

Mars Express ten year highlights

Пуск РКН Протон-М с КА SES 6

Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield L - June 1, 2013

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SUMMARY
Marginal detection. SN indistinguishable from host; but host north-eastern envelope seems brighter and bulges at the discovery location when compared with the DSS2 image.
DISCOVERY
Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey plus Stan Howerton: 2013.5.14.200; Mag 18.2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 40 min (4 x 10 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.6.1.274
Astrometry: Discovery location marked
Photometry: Not done
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

Possible Supernova PSN J11430127+2357016 in UGC 6681 Narrowfield L - May 30, 2013

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SUMMARY
SN seen north-north-west of the nucleus at Mag 17.5 L.
DISCOVERY
R. Gagliano, Jack Newton, and Tim Puckett: 2013.5.29.158; Mag 17.3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Total exposure 30 min (3 x 10 min, luminance filter; binned 2x2, scale 0.91 asec/px)
Time: 2013.5.31.309
Astrometry: Not done
Photometry: 17.50 +/- 0.39 L (V for ref)
These data were collected remotely using a 51-cm RCOS and STL11K camera at New Mexico Skies, Mayhill, New Mexico by Joseph Brimacombe, Coral Towers Observatory, Cairns, Australia.
FITS file available on request from jbrimaco@bigpond.net.au

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Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic Version B - May 31, 2013

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Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 05h 00m UT (approximate mid-point). Seven 30 min exposures; binned 2x2; scale 7.0 asec/px

Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic Version A - May 31, 2013

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Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic L - June 1, 2013

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Comet C/2011 L4 Pan-STARRS 5/31/13

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