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Images - Session 1350 (2025-08-16)

Objects Session Notes
Bullet Nova Ser 2025 (V691 Ser)
   
Bullet AT 2024uvv - CV Type Transient  (non-detection)
Bullet AT 2025ld - Transient  (non-detection)
   
Bullet IC 4408 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025kfm  (non-detection)
   
Bullet NGC 681 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic-BL Supernova 2024abup  (non-detection)
Bullet NGC 4395 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2025lwi  (non-detection)
Bullet NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025rbs
Bullet NGC 7753 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025kyg
   
Bullet PN G054.2-03.4 - Planetary Nebula
   
Bullet SN 2025jtq - Type II Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (PGC 134730)
Bullet SN 2025taz - Type Ia Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (PGC 166556)
   
Bullet UGC 1206 - Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025pao
   
Bullet Variable Stars (photometric monitoring)
- T CrB, BL Lac
   
Bullet Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring)
- None
   
- All night session (4.9hr). Clear all night
   
- 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging
- TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging
- Ambient Temperature : 9°C (min)
- CCD Temperature:  -10°/-15°C
- Notes from 2025-08-16 >>
   
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Observing Result

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Nova Ser 2025 (V691 Ser)

Nova Ser 2025  (Serpens)
Nova Ser 2025 discovered 2025-07-17.908 UT by New Milky Way Survey
(TCP J18385851-0351482 - discovered 2025-07-17.909 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF25abbsdyb, N Ser 2025, V691 Ser
Discovery Magnitude 11.9
 
Nova Ser 2025 - 2025-08-16 (T+30.1d)
Image below (2025-08-16.963) was taken 30.1 days after discovery of nova
Position of nova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +13.40 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 23:08 UT (#1350029-31)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Nova Ser 2025 - 2025-08-17 (T+30.1d)
Image below (2025-08-17.008) was taken 30.1 days after discovery of Nova
Position of nova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +13.40 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 00:14 UT (#1350059-63)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Nova Ser 2025 - Earlier Image, 2025-08-09 (T+23.1d)
Image below (2025-08-09.997) was taken 23.1 days after discovery
Position of nova (bright) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +12.93 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-10 00:04 UT (#1346013-17)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of Nova Ser 2025 on Novae 2025 Page >>

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AT 2024uvv - CV Type Transient  (non-detection)

AT 2024uvv (Delphinus)
AT 2024uvv (Type: CV) discovered 2024-09-06.746 UT by XOSS
Alias: KATS24R007, TCP J20544897+1023264
Discovery Magnitude 14.55 (Clear Filter)
CV candidate classified by XOSS 
 ( TNS 2024uvv )
  
AT 2024uvv - 2025-08-17 (T+344.3d)
Image below (2025-08-17.031) was taken 344.3 days after discovery of 2024uvv
Position of earlier transient (faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non--Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.3 (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 00:54 UT (#1350073-77)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
AT 2024uvv - Earlier Image, 2024-09-11 (T+5.2d)
Image below (2024-09-11.954) was taken 5.2 days after discovery of 2024uvv
Position of earlier transient (faint but distinct, fading) is shown by white cross-hairs 
Measured magnitude +15.91 (Clear Filter)

Image

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-09-11 23:03 UT (#1241027-31)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of AT 2024uvv on Transients 2024 Page >>

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AT 2025ld - Transient  (non-detection)

AT 2025ld (Cygnus)
AT 2025ld (Type: unk) discovered 2025-01-09.118 UT by ZTF
using Palomar 1.2m Oschin
Alias: ZTF25aabknlu
Discovery Magnitude 15.67 (g-ZTF Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.75
Bright (m_peak <= 18.5) transient candidate identified autonomously by BTSbot
 ( TNS 2025ld )
  
AT 2025ld - 2025-08-16 (T+219.9d)
Image below (2025-08-16.984) was taken 219.9 days after discovery of 2025ld
Position of earlier transient (faded & no longer visible) is shown by white cross-hairs
Non--Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.6 (Clear Filter)
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 23:44 UT (#1350047-51)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2025ld on Transients 2025 Page >>

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IC 4408 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025kfm

IC 4408 with SN 2025kfm (Bootes)
SN 2025kfm (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-05-09.394 UT by ATLAS
using ATLAS Mauna Loa Telescope
Alias: ATLAS25ewy
Discovery Magnitude 18.44 (orange-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.10
 ( TNS 2025kfm )

 
IC 4408 with SN 2025kfm - 2025-08-16 (T+99.5d)
Image below (2025-08-16.925) was taken 99.5 days after discovery of 2025kfm
Position of earlier supernova (barely visible) is shown by white cross-hairs 
Limiting Magnitude +19.0 (Clear Filter)

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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 22:19 UT (#1350005-09)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
IC 4408 with SN 2025kfm - Earlier Image, 2025-05-16 (T+7.6d)
Image below (2025-05-16.969) was taken 7.6 days after discovery of 2025kfm
Position of reported supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs 
Estimated Magnitude +16.2 (Clear Filter)

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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-05-16 23:25 UT (#1327023-27)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025kfm (in IC 4408) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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NGC 681 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ic-BL Supernova 2024abup  (non-detection)

NGC 681 with SN 2024abup (Cetus)
SN 2024abup (Type: Ic-BL) discovered 2024-11-22.351 UT by ATLAS
Alias: ATLAS24qlf, Gaia24dsy
Discovery Magnitude 17.02 (cyan-ATLAS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 19.48
Confirmed SN Ic-BL
 ( TNS 2024abup | Gaia24dsy )
 
NGC 681 with SN 2024abup - 2025-08-17 (T+267.7d)
Image below (2025-08-17.090) was taken 267.7 days after discovery of 2024abup
Position of earlier SN (faded & no longer visible) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.8 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 02:18 UT (#1350102-06)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
   
NGC 681 with SN 2024abup - Earlier Image, 2024-11-26 (T+4.5d)
Image below (2024-11-26.826) was taken 4.5 days after discovery of 2024abup
Position of reported SN (faint but distinct) is indicated by white cross-hairs.
Estimated Magnitude +16.0 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-11-26 19:57 UT (#1276038-42)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
   
Images of SN 2024abup (in NGC 681) on Supernova 2024 Page >>

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NGC 4395 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2025lwi  (non-detection)

NGC 4395 with AT 2025lwi (Canes Venatici)
AT 2025lwi (Type: unk) discovered 2025-05-24.805 UT by Yuan-Sheng Tsai
using Mewlon300 + QHY294M
Discovery Magnitude 17.90 (L Filter)
 ( TNS 2025lwi)
  
NGC 4395 with AT 2025lwi - 2025-08-16 (T+84.1d)
Image below (2025-08-16.942) was taken 84.1 days after discovery of 2025lwi
Position of reported transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs.
Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +18.8
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 22:44 UT (#1350015-18)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 4395 - Earlier Image with AT 2022fmn  - 2022-04-27 (T+28.2d)
Image below (2022-04-27.999) was taken 28.2 days after discovery of 2022fmn
Position of reported AGN  (bright & distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs)
Measured Magnitude +15.91
Image 
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-04-28 00:09 UT (#1004049-53)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of AT 2025lwi (NGC 4395) on Transients 2025 Page

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NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025rbs

NGC 7331 with SN 2025rbs (Pegasus)
SN 2025rbs (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-07-14.141 UT by GOTO
using GOTO-North Telescope
Alias: GOTO25evh, ATLAS25hsl, PS25feg, ZTF25abbgajq
Discovery Magnitude 17.07 (L-Goto Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 20.1
 ( TNS 2025rbs )
 
NGC 7331 with SN 2025rbs - 2025-08-17 (T+33.9d)
Image below (2025-08-17.046) was taken 33.9 days after discovery of 2025rbs
Position of reported supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +12.40 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 01:14 UT (#1350080-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 7331 with SN 2025rbs - Earlier Image, 2025-08-03 (T+19.9d)
Image below (2025-08-03.016) was taken 19.9 days after discovery of 2025rbs
Position of reported supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude +12.08 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-03 00:30 UT (#1345057-60)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2025rbs (in NGC 7331) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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NGC 7753 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025kyg

NGC 7753 with SN 2025kyg (Pegasus)
SN 2025kyg (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-05-21.430 UT by ATLAS
using Palomar 1.2m Oschin Telescope
Alias: ATLAS25fee, ZTF25aaqhnsd, GOTO25dby
Discovery Magnitude 15.72 (r-ZTF Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.25
 ( TNS 2025kyg )
  
NGC 7753 with SN 2025kyg (T+87.6d)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 01:35 UT (#1350087-91)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
NGC 7753 with SN 2025kyg - 2025-08-17 (T+87.6d)
Image below (2025-08-17.061) was taken 87.6 days after discovery of 2025kyg
Position of reported supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Magnitude +17.8 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 01:35 UT (#1350087-91)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Image
Negative CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  
NGC 7753 / ARP 86 - Earlier Image (Aug 2022)
 [ ARP Galaxies ]
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-08-20 00:48 UT (#1029066-70)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Image
Negative CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 
Images of SN 2025kyg (in NGC 7753) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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PN G054.2-03.4 - Planetary Nebula

PN G054.2-03.4 (Sagitta)
cf. Ast. Now, Jul 2021, p11
 [ Planetary Nebula ]
Image
Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 23:20 UT (#1350036-40)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
PN G054.2-03.4 - Detail 
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-16 23:20 UT (#1350036-40)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Image
Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
 
PN G054.2-03.4 - Earlier Image (Nov 2022)
Position of Pl.Neb (faint) is indicated by white circle
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-27 20:13 UT (#1063071-75)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Position of Pl.Neb (faint) is indicated by black cross-hairs
Image
Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
Image details as above
  
  

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SN 2025jtq - Type II Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (PGC 134730)

SN 2025jtq (Cetus)
Alias: In WISEA J005731.88-172146.9 / PGC 134730
SN 2025jtq (Type: II) discovered 2025-05-04.420 UT by ASAS-SN
using ASASSN-Cassius Telescope
Alias: ASASSN-25bs
Discovery Magnitude 15.90 (g-Sloan Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 16.8
 ( TNS 2025jtq )
 
SN 2025jtq - 2025-08-17 (T+104.7d)
Image below (2025-08-17.076) was taken 104.7 days after discovery of 2025jtq
Position of reported supernova (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs
Measured Magnitude, Gal. Centre & SN +15.60 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 01:57 UT (#1350094-98)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
Images of SN 2025jtq (in WISEA Galaxy) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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SN 2025taz - Type Ia Supernova in WISEA Galaxy (PGC 166556)

SN 2025taz (Hercules)
Alias: In WISEA J184431.34+122151.5
SN 2025taz (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-08-03.179 UT by ZTF
Alias: ZTF23aaritkm
Discovery Magnitude 18.55 (r-ZTF Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 20.85 (g-ZTF Filter)
 ( TNS 2025taz )

 
SN 2025taz - 2025-08-17 (T+13.8d)
Image below (2025-08-17.016) was taken 13.8 days after discovery of 2025taz
Position of reported transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs 
Measured Magnitude +14.77 (Clear Filter)

Image

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 00:30 UT (#1350066-69)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025taz (in WISEA Galaxy) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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UGC 1206 - Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2025pao

UGC 1206 with SN 2025pao (Pisces)
SN 2025pao (Type: Ia) discovered 2025-06-26.454 UT by CRTS
Alias: SNhunt473, GOTO25ein, ATLAS25gwy, ZTF25ababeev
Discovery Magnitude 17.5 (V-CRTS Filter)
vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 21.2
 ( TNS 2025pao )
  
UGC 1206 Galaxy
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 02:38 UT (#1350109-11)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
  
UGC 1206 with SN 2025pao - 2025-08-17 (T+51.7d)
Image below (2025-08-17.106) was taken 51.7 days after discovery of 2025pao
Position of reported SN (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs
Estimated Magnitude +18.5 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2025-08-17 02:38 UT (#1350109-11)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Images of SN 2025pao (in UGC 1206) on Supernova 2025 Page >>

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