Supernova SN2012fr in NGC1365 (RGB)

[Martin Pugh]

Hi folks
and thanks to Greg for alerting us to this new SN.

I stayed up tonight as the storm we have had over the past couple of days was forecast to clear after midnight. Glad I waited it out to get this data.

Barely visible are actual diffraction spikes from the spider in my RC, which goes to show how bright this is.

My webhoster is down at the moment, so I will post a full sized image tomorrow.

Cheers
Martin

[dvj]

Wow Martin. That image is soooooo clear. SRO has worked out well for you.

[Stevec35]

Apart from the supernova Martin that's a NGC1365 image to just dream about. Great work as usual.

Steve

[allan gould]

Excellent image, Martin. A really clear and beautiful image. Thanks for showing.

[LewisM]

Finally a super clear image whilst the rest of us mere mortals dabble with shoddy little shots :)

I'll give it a crack tonight if the cloud participates. I was all set up last night with the astrograph when all the fluffy scud rolled over yet again.

[lepton3]

This is what I was talking about when I said this was a large and photogenic galaxy!

A beautiful photo, Martin.

-Ivan

[E_ri_k]

Fantastic image. Love the detail and colour.

[cometcatcher]

Not to lessen others images, but I think we were all hanging out for this one lol.

[marc4darkskies]

That's very cool Martin!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Cheers, Marcus

[Larryp]

Beautiful image, Martin!

[gregbradley]

Fabulous shot.

That's on your 12 inch RC in Yass right?

Greg.

[PeterM]

Martin this is a stunning image. Congratulations on capturing the beauty of nature that surrounds the end of this star.

[Peter.M]

Beautiful image Martin.

[LewisM]

The 2 PeterM's have spoken :)

[alan meehan]

Great image Martin and a good s/n as well ,well done
AL

[alpal]

It's a great photo Martin.
If the weather would allow I'd like to do my own but I doubt I could top that.

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks everyone.

Yes Greg, this is the 12.5" RCOS at Yass....in operation at last.

John.....if I understand your post correctly, you think this image was taken from SRO?.

Cheers
Martin

[stardust steve]

wow that's just ace.
:thumbsup:

[dvj]

Yes, it was not? Oh!

[astroron]

Splendid image Martin:eyepop:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Gem]

Wow! Nice! Your images are always amazing!

[Leonardo70]

Wonderful image Martin.

All the best,
Leo

[michaellxv]

Fabulous image Martin.
And I had the pleasure of viewing this SN through a 22" tonight :thumbsup:

[SkyViking]

Wonderful shot there Martin, this supernova is really spectacular. Congratulations on grabbing such a fine image of it.:thumbsup::)

[DavidNg]

Very nice image, just wonder how one can tell from a picture there is a supernova?

[naskies]

Love it :)

[David Fitz-Henr]

Brilliant image Martin - superb detail in the galaxy! Those dust lanes just pop out at you.

[alexandre]

Hello Martin

Very nice image , superb detail of the galaxy !;)

bye!
@lex

[Derek Klepp]

Great pic Martin I should be able to live view this with the Gstar and 16"Dob when the sky clears.

[Merlin66]

David,
you can check for SN using something like the Thompson SN Charts, the Real Sky CD's which cover the whole sky using the Palomar and Siding Spring schmidt scopes, other amateur images or any of the on-line imaging services.
Compare your image with the "reference"
(I'm sure the guys from BOSS can update this info!)

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks very much everyone.

David - i believe there are a number of amaterur and professional organisations that continually search out new supernovae. I guess once one has been found, it is sent to the professionals to verify its occurence from existing data, and indeed, make a determination that it is where it appears to be.....then of course, is the matter of it getting brighter.

I have an earlier image of NGC 1365, and it certainly is not in there.

cheers
Martin

[Paul Haese]

Cracking image Martin. I take it you are using an AOL on this system? Something I need to get hold of myself, but the price has made me balk a little.

Heaps of really nice detail, maybe just a little magenta cast, but it could be Ha data showing through.

[mithrandir]

Also David,for a list of supernovae

http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/lists/Supernovae.html

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks folks.

Yes Paul, AOL guided.

cheers
Martin

[Paul Haese]

It shows, what frequency is that guided at?

[Martin Pugh]

Hello again

I have uploaded the higher res version of this image as the image I posted a couple of days ago was just the thumbnail.

http://www.martinpughastrophotography.id.a u/images/NGC1365_SN2012fr.jpg

Paul - if I recall the AOL was guiding at about 4.1hz.

cheers
Martin

[marco]

Fantastic Martin, your signature processing is standing out on this image!
Well done :thumbsup:

Clear skies
Marco

[Greg Bock]

Wow, sensational image Martin, well worth the wait for that.
Too much cloud, wind and rain here for a colour pic :( ...will have to try this week.

[Ross G]

Hi Martin,

A great capture and an amazing looking photo.

Beautiful colour and detail.


Ross.

[Park123]

Fantastic Martin
Your image is more what I want my one to be I way over processed my one and will redo it when I get better data. Well done

Stu:(

[telecasterguru]

Cool image.

[Larryp]

Nice image, Stu!

[Greg Bock]

Fantastic, really glad i suggested this one around, we are starting to see some great images of this SN, thanks Martin, very nicely done indeed as usual.

[Martin Pugh]

Just back from the eclipse and catching up....thanks for the comments.

cheers
Martin

[PRejto]

Martin, I feel unqualified to comment on your work other than to say FANTASTIC! Someday I'd like to get there knowing it's many years of work frustration and study. Thanks for showing what is possible! It's inspirational.

[Antu]

Fantastic image, Martin !!

[MrB]

Congrats on getting APOD Martin! :)

[marco]

Quote :)

Marco

[Merlin66]

Martin,
I very happy for the recognition given...well done.
I would like to see the equivalent of the APOD for spectactular, world class spectra collected by the amateur.....unfortunately they don't seem to have the same appreciation by the community as some of the astro images....such is life.

[LewisM]

Note to self - save up for a 17" Modified Dall-Kirkham :)

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks everyone
It was great to wake up to that email this morning!!

cheers
Martin

[David Fitz-Henr]

Let me add my congratulations for your Apod Martin!

[andyc]

Lovely image and cool APOD. I too had the pleasure of seeing it through a 25" scope earlier in the month, and the images make a good memory of that superb vista.

[Martin Pugh]

Thanks very much!

cheers
Martin

[alpal]

Hi Martin,
a well deserved APOD.


http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121124.html