Saturday, 8 June 2013
The Moon - June 2, 2013
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
Possible Novae PNV J09552524+6905322 (A) and PNV J09553291+6905261 (B) in M81 Narrowfield L - June 6, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
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
The Moon - May 25, 2013
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
Possible Supernova MLS130531:100208+115705 in CGCG 064-031 / PGC 1401377 Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
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
Possible Supernova PSN J01125492+0058457 in NGC 428 - June 2, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Possible Supernova CSS130603:132320+101126 in an Anonymous Galaxy Narrowfield L - June 5, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Supernova PSN J16224316+1857356 in USNOA2 1050-07909606 Narrowfield L -June 5, 2013
Supernova PSN J16224316+1857356 in USNOA2 1050-07909606 Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Possible Supernova MASTER OT J153605.15+135706.9 in PGC 1445026Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013
Possible Supernova MASTER OT J153605.15+135706.9 in PGC 1445026 Narrowfield L - June 5, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
M13 vs Omega Cantauri
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
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux NebulaeWidefield Mosaic L - June 2, 2013
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux Nebulae Widefield Mosaic L - June 2, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Possible Supernova PSN J13505285-3017097 in ESO 445-056 or PGC 49162 Narrowfield IR - June 2, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Possible Supernova PSN J22103421-2239480 in ESO 532-25 Narrowfield IR - June 2, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Possible Supernova PSN J12383826+0128419 in UGC 7807 Narrowfield L -June 2
Possible Supernova PSN J12383826+0128419 in UGC 7807 Narrowfield L - June 2, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Supernova SN 2013by in ESO 138-G010 Narrowfield IR - May 15
Supernova SN 2013by in ESO 138-G010 Narrowfield IR - May 15, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Possible Supernova PSN J12454418-1050083 in MCG -02-33-4 / PGC 43030 Narrowfield L - May 14, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
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
Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield IR -June 3
Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield IR - June 3, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Possible Supernova PSN J16412717+5747050 in NGC 6211 Narrowfield L - May 31, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on 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
Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield L - June 1, 2013
Possible Supernova PSN J11274748+0759231 in UGC 6462 Narrowfield L - June 1, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
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
Possible Supernova PSN J11430127+2357016 in UGC 6681 Narrowfield L - May 30, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
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
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield - May 31, 2013
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield - May 31, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 03h 55m UT (mid-point). Single 30 min exposure; unbinned; scale 3.5 asec/px
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic Version B - May 31, 2013
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic Version B - May 31, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
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
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic Version A - May 31, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 05h 40m UT (approximate mid-point). Five 30 min exposures; binned 2x2; scale 7.0 asec/px
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic L - June 1, 2013
Comet C/2011 L4 Panstarrs plus Polaris and Integrated Flux Nebula Widefield Mosaic L - June 1, 2013, a photo by Joseph Brimacombe on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Comet image taken from New Mexico Skies using an FSQ 10.6-cm and STL11K camera at 04h 40m 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)
Comet C/2011 L4 Pan-STARRS 5/31/13
Pan-STARRS is currently displaying a very prominent anti-tail. Taken with a Takahashi FSQ 106mm and SBIG STL-11000M (T14 on iTelescope.net).
4x180 L, 1x120 RGB