This is the third supernova in M108 since 1969. The newest supernova was reported on March 13th and I was able to capture it from my backyard on March 19th.
A new supernova was reported by the Zwicky Transient Facility on March 13th. I didn't have any plans on imaging M108 this year because I already have a shot last year but I couldn't miss this opportunity. I pointed my telescope at the galaxy for 2 hours to see the tiny bits of light appear in my image. I'm hoping it gets brighter over the coming weeks and I get another chance to shoot it again.
I made a quick video comparing an image of M108 from last May with the one taken a few days ago plus info on my equipment and acquisition details. You can find it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BmnD7vLNTcFind more of my videos here:
https://youtube.com/Naztronomy Equipment used:
- TPO 6" f/4 Newt on Advanced VX Mount
- Mount controlled via Astroberry
- 533MC Pro
- 120x60 Sec Lights
- 10 darks
- 30 Flats
- 35 bias
- Svbony 60mm guide scope with ZWO ASI120MM-Mini guide cam
- Stacked in AstroPixelProcess .
- Post Processing in photoshop: Some noise reduction and color saturation to tease out the supernova
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