Hi PGC,
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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
PA 29.5 I assume would be more NW of the galaxy, and I'm certain this object was brighter than 15.0, considering the galaxy was moving into the light pollution to the west, and it generally appeared to be viewed with similar ease to a 13th or 14th mag star. It also appeared to be at around PA 340-350, assuming north is PA 360 or 0.
I'd be super excited if it was a super nova...I contacted PeterM and he says he'll image the galaxy tonight.
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No, PA is measured in degrees East of North, so PA 30 (not splitting hairs) is northeast. Remember that with many astronomical images (like the DSS at STScI in particular) north is at the top and west to the
right.
Here's hoping -- we'll probably know in a couple of hours.
Best,
Les D