Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  M 101  ·  NGC 5447  ·  NGC 5449  ·  NGC 5450  ·  NGC 5451  ·  NGC 5453  ·  NGC 5455  ·  NGC 5457  ·  NGC 5461  ·  NGC 5462  ·  NGC 5471  ·  Pinwheel galaxy
Supernova 2023ixf in Galaxy Messier 101, Tom Wildoner
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Supernova 2023ixf in Galaxy Messier 101

Supernova 2023ixf in Galaxy Messier 101, Tom Wildoner
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Supernova 2023ixf in Galaxy Messier 101

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Here is an updated view of supernova 2023ixf in the galaxy Messier 101 (The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major). Tycho Tracker estimated the magnitude of the supernova to be 12.6 at the time of my observation, dimming by almost one full magnitude since June 18th.

Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 30x60 seconds guided exposures, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS, PixInsight and Tycho Tracker. Image Date: July 6, 2023. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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Supernova 2023ixf in Galaxy Messier 101, Tom Wildoner

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