23/10/11 09.28 UT 19.28 AEST 16" Newtonian
Eyepiece 6mm radian mag x 304.+17mm nagler with 2xbarlow 200xmag
Galaxy IC 4901. A grey elipse which brightens towards toward the center with a 12mag star due east which made the observing of the supernova a bit more difficult .
I first observed the supernova with a 6mm radian and was able to observe it with direct vision but was seen better with averted vision.I tried a 13mm nagler but was unable to see the SN
I used the combination of the 17mm nagler plus the 2xbarlow and the supernova was plainly seen .
Seeing was only about 6-7 out of 10 as it was not long after twilight.
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