R Aquarii discovery further confirmed

[strongmanmike]

Way back in 2018 (https://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=167016&highlight=Aquarii) I reported on discovering faint ejecta around the star R Aquarii and this subsequently formed part of a PhD (https://arxiv.org/abs/1801.08209) for Tiina Liimets of Estonia.

Well as all good things in science hope for, confirmation over time strengthens our understanding... and recently, a group using telescopes in Spain, did some extra long expsoures of R Aquarii, to confirm this feature and in more detail with wonderful results:

New R Aquarii confirmation (https://www.imagingdeepspace.com/r-aquarii.html?fbclid=IwAR3WsMSo3gENP-o0iu1uhaCsHRD4SgPoKXwLhBQzxjQ8xJkAz TXf4xJuuOw)

The scientific method on full display, very cool :)

Mike

[alpal]

Well done Mike,
it's not everyday that amateurs make such discoveries.
cheers
Allan

[Derek Klepp]

You know Mike that just makes me wonder the limits with your setup and location now.
Great to see further progression to your original discovery.
Derek

[strongmanmike]

Cheers guys :thumbsup:

Yes, indeed Derek, it was cool to see therir results. There was what appeared to be a faint Ha loop too, which still needs confirmation :question: I haven't done a reeeally long project from Eagleview yet 23hrs is my longest so far (https://pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/173573605/original) ...just don't seem to have the time :rolleyes: :shrug:

Mike

[EpickCrom]

Congratulations Mike on your work and incredible discovery :prey2:

It's inspiring that amateur astronomers are contributing to science in this day and age:thumbsup:

[astroron]

Well Done Mr Sidinio, wonderful work. :thumbsup:
Cheers Ron

[Dave882]

This is fantastic Mike. Congrats!!
Imagine what is is still just waiting to be discovered!!!

[strongmanmike]

Thanks all, a rare but cool side effect of what we do :thumbsup:

Mike

[LonelySpoon]

That's great Mike!

Really cool to be part of the process leading to a better understanding of the universe.

All I've discovered lately is a leak in my dome:mad2:

Cheers,

Neville
LSO

[Ryderscope]

Excellent work Mike. Great to see the contributions that can be made from dedicated astronomers in our midst :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Nikolas]

so will it be named Mike's ejection?

[Crater101]

Congratulations! :thumbsup:
Really great result. It will be interesting to see what else develops from the initial discovery as time progresses. But remember, You started the ball rolling. :cool:

[strongmanmike]

He, he, cheers guys :thumbsup:

Mike :)