David's Astronomy Pages
Images - Session 1456 (2026-09-27)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet Nova Aql 2026 - Nova (AT 2026rdg)
 
Bullet NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026aaiv
 
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- BL Lac
 
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- 61 Cyg
 
- Attempted Post-Midnight Session (1.1 hr), ended early due to SBIG Camera Issue and later Cloud.
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature: 6°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -20°C
- Notes from 2026-09-27 >>
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Observing Result

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Nova Aql 2026  - Nova (AT 2026rdg)

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 ] 
 
Nova Aql 2026 (Nova) - 2026-09-27 (T+88.7d)
Image below (2026-09-27.994) was taken 88.7 days after discovery of 2026rdg
Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +14.83 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-09-27 23:55 UT (#1456012-16)
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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NGC 7331  - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026aaiv

NGC 7331 with SN 2026aaiv (Pegasus)
SN 2026aaiv (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-09-01.475 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS26krw
Discovery Magnitude 17.325 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.87 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
( TNS 2026aaiv )
 
NGC 7331 with SN 2026aaiv - 2026-09-27 (T+26.5d)
Image below (2026-09-27.980) was taken 26.5 days after discovery of 2026aaiv
Position of earlier supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +12.65 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2026-09-27 23:36 UT (#1456005-07)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2026aaiv (in NGC 7331) on Supernovae 2026 Page  >>

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