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M101Before&AfterSupernova
Here are two images of M101 that I have captured, one in May (prior to the supernova) and one tonight (with the supernova near or at maximum brightness)
Both images were captured via remote imaging through Takahashi TOA150 apo refractors. In the first case, an FLI8300M was used, and the image was captured near the zenith during the new moon period. The second frame was cropped from an image acquired with an STL11000M camera, with the object being less than 40deg above the horizon and a nearly full moon in the sky....
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Comment by Derek Baker on September 13, 2011 at 2:16pm
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Thanks Kevin. :-) From what I understand, this supernova has the characteristics of a 'slow decliner', so I suspect that it will be impressively bright for a little while yet. :-)
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Comment by Kevin Galka on September 13, 2011 at 11:58am
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Nice grab Derek. I hope it hasn't diminished too much by the time I can get out and get a shot of it as well.
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Thanks Mark! It's amazing to think just how energetic that supernova is....
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