Supernova 2023ijd in Galaxy NGC 4568, Tom Wildoner

Supernova 2023ijd in Galaxy NGC 4568

Supernova 2023ijd in Galaxy NGC 4568, Tom Wildoner

Supernova 2023ijd in Galaxy NGC 4568

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Here is a view of supernova 2023ijd located in the galaxy NGC4568 (NGC4567 is the adjacent galaxy) in the constellation Virgo. Using Tycho Tracker, the estimated magnitude of the supernova was 15.8.  These galaxies are in the process of colliding and merging with each other.

Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 81x60 seconds guided exposures, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in Tycho Tracker, DSS and PixInsight. Image Date: May 15, 2023. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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Supernova 2023ijd in Galaxy NGC 4568, Tom Wildoner

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