Super-Nova in Aries...Has Anyone Seen It??

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Sox-n-Eagles Fan - 27 Feb 2006 21:34 GMT

Now I'm really chomping at the bit to get my hands on my CPC1100. Has
anyone heard or, more importantly, seen the new super-nova in the
constellation Aries?

Check this link:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/swift/bursts/oddball_burst.html

I'd be very interested to hear about anyone's observations!

Cheers,
Tom

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Chris L Peterson - 27 Feb 2006 21:57 GMT

>Now I'm really chomping at the bit to get my hands on my CPC1100. Has
>anyone heard or, more importantly, seen the new super-nova in the
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>I'd be very interested to hear about anyone's observations!

I imaged it last night (fair enough... you've posted this question to
several imaging groups <g>). It's an easy target, showing up with just a
couple minute exposure. I have an 80-minute exposure posted at
http://www.cloudbait.com/csas/grb060218.html . Visually, this object is
going to be tough. I calculated the V magnitude at close to 18. I'll
check it again tonight and see if it's getting brighter as predicted.

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Cloudbait Observatory
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Sox-n-Eagles Fan - 27 Feb 2006 23:50 GMT

Chris,
As usual your photos are incredible! I've not chimed in to often on these
groups but always admire your work. Thanks for responding. I'm also
looking forward to seeing if this gets brighter.

Cheers,
Tom

>>Now I'm really chomping at the bit to get my hands on my CPC1100. Has
>>anyone heard or, more importantly, seen the new super-nova in the
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> Cloudbait Observatory
> http://www.cloudbait.com

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Wally Anglesea™ - 28 Feb 2006 22:19 GMT

>>Now I'm really chomping at the bit to get my hands on my CPC1100. Has
>>anyone heard or, more importantly, seen the new super-nova in the
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>>
>>I'd be very interested to hear about anyone's observations!

Sadly, it's well out of my capabilities, even if it was the right time
of year :-)

>I imaged it last night (fair enough... you've posted this question to
>several imaging groups <g>). It's an easy target, showing up with just a
>couple minute exposure. I have an 80-minute exposure posted at
>http://www.cloudbait.com/csas/grb060218.html . Visually, this object is
>going to be tough. I calculated the V magnitude at close to 18. I'll
>check it again tonight and see if it's getting brighter as predicted.

Great stuff, and thanks. Make sure to keep posting links to any images
you get.

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Super-Nova in Aries...Has Anyone Seen It??