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220P/McNaught - Comet C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - Comet Nova Aql 2026 - Nova (AT 2026rdg) AT 2022vdr - CV Type Transient AT 2026iul - CV Type Transient AT 2026yvx - Type unconf Transient (non-detection) AT 2026yvy - Type Nova? Transient M31N 2026-06c? - Extragalactic Nova in M31 NGC 3310 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia-CSM Supernova 2026sqf UGC 11058 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026ewd Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - RX And, CI Cyg, BL Lac, CY Lyr, DY Per Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - HH And (Ross 248), Teegarden's Star
- Post-Midnight Session (4.6 hr) - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: °13C (min) - CCD Temperature: -10°C - Notes from 2026-09-26 >> - -
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220P/McNaught - 2026-09-27 (passing through Taurus) Sun Distance 1.85 AU Earth Distance 1.04 AU (155.0 million km) |
220P/McNaught - 2026-09-27 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 0.9 arcsec/hr, Dec -18.3 arcsec/hr) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 02:15 UT (#1455087-95) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
9 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 02:15 UT (#1455087-95) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet 220P McNaught on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-09-27 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 5.26 AU Earth Distance 5.43 AU (811.7 million km) |
C/2022 N2 (PANSTARRS) - 2026-09-27 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra 19.0 arcsec/hr, Dec -2.2 arcsec/hr) |
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7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 03:14 UT (#1455113-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
7 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 03:14 UT (#1455113-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of C2022 N2 PANSTARRS on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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Nova Aql 2026 (Aquila)
Discovery Magnitude 12.53 (r-ZTF Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (r-ZTF Filter) Group reports the discovery of a candidate nova.(DCAP238=ZTF26abemjfk) https://dcap-minruining.github.io/DCAP/ Image taken with SQA130mm, Luminance 200sx3. ( TNS 2026rdg ) [ Novae ] |
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Nova Aql 2026 (Nova) - 2026-09-27 (T+87.7d)
Image below (2026-09-27.022) was taken 87.7 days after discovery of 2026rdg Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +14.87 (Clear Filter) |
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5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 00:35 UT (#1455019-23) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of Nova Aql 2026 on Novae 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2022vdr (Orion)
AT 2022vdr (Type: CV) discovered 2022-09-20.378 UT by MASTER Alias: MASTER OT J052749.27+064639.1 Discovery Magnitude 14.8 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.6 (Clear Filter) long variable in low state ( TNS 2022vdr ) |
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AT 2022vdr - 2026-09-27 (T+1467.8d)
Image below (2026-09-27.158) was taken 1467.8 days after discovery of 2022vdr Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +13.46 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 03:48 UT (#1455142-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2022vdr on Transients 2022 Page >> |
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AT 2026iul (Cygnus)
AT 2026iul (Type: CV) discovered 2026-04-07.397 UT by GEOTS Alias: GEOTS-PAPA-SHANKAR-2026-003 Discovery Magnitude 15.7 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18 (Clear Filter) Discovered in Cyg using 14" f/2.0 Astrograph at Golden Ears Observatory (MPC code U55). Group reports a significant brightening of the Gaia DR3 variable star 2033708559892804224 (VSX). Recent observations show an increase in magnitude of >2.3 when compared to the last recorded observation from Golden Ears Observatory on 02 March 2026. ( TNS 2026iul ) |
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AT 2026iul - 2026-09-27 (T+172.6d)
Image below (2026-09-27.044) was taken 172.6 days after discovery of 2026iul Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +15.79 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 01:07 UT (#1455042-46) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026iul on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026yvx (Eridanus)
AT 2026yvx (Type: unconf) discovered 2026-08-13.795 UT by shuji tokuoka Discovery Magnitude 12 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (Clear Filter) ( TNS 2026yvx ) |
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AT 2026yvx - 2026-09-27 (T+44.3d)
Image below (2026-09-27.103) was taken 44.3 days after discovery of 2026yvx Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.3 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 02:36 UT (#1455099-103) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026yvx on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026yvy (Eridanus)
AT 2026yvy (Type: Nova?) discovered 2026-08-13.795 UT by shuji tokuoka Alias: AT2026yvx Discovery Magnitude 12 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (Clear Filter) 0.30-m / f4 reflector 15s_exp +Trius SX-814 2x2binning limitmag.=17 ( TNS 2026yvy ) |
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AT 2026yvy - 2026-09-27 (T+44.3d)
Image below (2026-09-27.117) was taken 44.3 days after discovery of 2026yvy Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.1 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 02:56 UT (#1455106-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026yvy on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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M31 with M31N 2026-06c? (Andromeda)
M31N 2026-06c? (Type: EGN?) discovered 2026-06-26.059 UT by Kamil Hornoch et al. Alias: PNV J00423204+4110283 Discovery Magnitude 16.6 (H Filter) [ Messier Objects ] |
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M31 with M31N 2026-06c? - 2026-09-27 (T+93.0d)
Image below (2026-09-27.069) was taken 93.0 days after discovery of M31N 2026-06c? Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +15.16 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 01:47 UT (#1455071-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of M31N 2026-06c? (in M31) on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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NGC 3310 with SN 2026sqf (Ursa Major)
SN 2026sqf (Type: Ia-CSM) discovered 2026-07-08.251 UT by Patrick Wiggins Alias: ZTF26abfmmvq Discovery Magnitude 12.9 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19 (Clear Filter) P. Wiggins. Universitv of Utah. Utah. USA reports his discover off a possible supernova mag about 12.9 on an unfiltered CCD frame taken 2026 Jul 08 using a 0.35-m refractor near Erda, Utah, USA ( TNS 2026sqf ) |
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NGC 3310 with SN 2026sqf - 2026-09-27 (T+80.9d)
Image below (2026-09-27.176) was taken 80.9 days after discovery of 2026sqf Position of earlier supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +11.82 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped)
2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 04:16 UT (#1455148-49) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026sqf (in NGC 3310) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 11058 with SN 2026ewd (Hercules)
SN 2026ewd (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-03-05.583 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26cph, GOTO26bqj, ZTF26aajugdc Discovery Magnitude 17.346 (orange-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.52 (orange-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2026ewd ) |
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UGC 11058 with SN 2026ewd - 2026-09-27 (T+205.4d)
Image below (2026-09-27.001) was taken 205.4 days after discovery of 2026ewd Position of earlier supernova (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Estimated Magnitude +18.2 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-09-27 00:09 UT (#1455006-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026ewd (in UGC 11058) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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