SN 2013E and Others

[Andrew Pearce]

Hi All

I had a busy night and managed to visually observe 3 supernovae in the one night. I've not done that before. The universe is a very active place at the moment! I managed to observe the SN 2013E which was quite a bright object. Details below:

SN 2012hr Jan 10.56UT - mag 14.7
SN 2012fr Jan 10.57UT - mag 15.0
SN 2013E Jan 10.77UT - mag 14.3

It was a busy morning for comets with C/2012 F6 Lemmon seen nice and bright at mag 8.0 in my 0.1cm reflector and C/2011L4 PANSTARRS at mag 8.6 low down in Scorpius.

These observations plus a load of variable star obervations made it a very busy and enjoyable night!

Regards
Andrew Pearce
WA

[Terry B]

Well done.
I took images of SN2013E on 7th through BVRI filters 3 days after discovery. Its measuremenmts were
mag B = 14.77 V = 14.59 R = 14.37 I = 14.32
This is pretty close to your estimates. Very good.

see

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss109/TCB168/IC_2532V_zps2e0bb9a8.jpg

[Zubenel]

Andrew , With the assistance of Astroron I also managed to observe SN 2012hr in PCG 18880. This object was extremely faint through my 10" Dob. 15th Mag?? Averted vision only . What were you using. Also seen Sn in 1365, Not quiet as faint..Along with C/2012 F6 Lemmon and C/2012 K5 Linear and the Horse Head an exceptional night.:thumbsup::D:D

[Andrew Pearce]

Hi Zubenal

I use a 16" reflector for most of my VSOing.

Regards
Andrew

[Zubenel]

Thanks , Ron's is a 16 also.To push the limits of smaller telescopes it is of great assistance to identify the object and setting in the field of view through a larger telescope before attempting the "impossible" .I remember seeing Pluto this way and feeling a sense of achievement. I am doubtful if I would ever of even considered attempting such without Ron's assistance .:thumbsup:

[pvelez]

Terry

I'm just back from hols. Have you taken any spectra for this one yet? It looks like being cloudy for a few days here in Sydney but I might have a chance to give it a go on Friday

Pete

[Terry B]

Dear Pete
Yes I have.
see
http://www.spectro-aras.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=534