I knew there was a thread running in the science forum, but I was actually about to start up another thread here before I saw this.
As it's a nice bright one, do-able for many, I think it may get a bit more attention here to observe it. So could we please keep this thread here Mr Moderators?
I'm beyond excited as this will be my third observed SN in just 12 months. There's such a great awe factor in observing them- seeing a star that you'd never normally see, all of a sudden *pop* into visibilty, and then to see how brightly it shines next to the core of its parent galaxy (esp. if the galaxy's got a visibly bright core).
Now those photons are extra special in my book!
So it's 11.6 and brightening according to the article- sweet! Eazy Peezy!
Everyone should have a go! I've observed mag.12 SN from my light polluted backyard with my 10" dob, so this is do-able for a lot of people. To those who haven't observed SNs before, as with galaxy viewing, wait for when the moon isn't around.(check rise & set times & new moon period).
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. The “new star” lies southwest of the core of galaxy NGC 5643, which shines at magnitude 10, bright enough to see in a 6-inch telescope from a dark sky. The supernovae is still climbing in brightness and today gleams at about 11.6 magnitude – no problem in that 6-inch if you’re equipped with a good map or photo to help get you there.
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While in Lupus, have a little tour around as there's a gorgeous variety of goodies around their well worth exploring-
IC 4406- planetary nebula
NGC 5822- star cluster (I easily made out a heart shape! 
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NGC 5460- star cluster (Looked like a Cobra to me 
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NGC 5824- globular cluster (good size)
hehe I had such a chuckle when I saw that, loved it!
