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Jupiter - Planet ARP 250 - Galaxies, PGC 21362 & PGC 2063674 NGC 1664 - Open Cluster (H VIII-59) NGC 2129 - Open Cluster (H VIII 26) NGC 2388 - Spiral Galaxy NGC 6166 - Elliptical Galaxy UGC 117 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2026cbh UGC 622 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2026epv UGC 3028 - Spiral Galaxy with Type Ia Supernova 2026gm Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - RZ LMi, GK Per Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - None
- Attempted All-Night Session (4.2 hr), shortened due to a shortage of available targets in Database and later by cloud / suspension - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: 6.5°C (min) - CCD Temperature: -20°C - Notes from 2026-03-04 >> - -
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Jupiter - 2026-03-04 (passing through Gemini) Sun Distance 5.23 AU Earth Distance 4.66 AU (696.6 million km) |
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Jupiter
Colour Attempt using B, V & Ha filters |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped, unsharp masked (um4) )
14 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, B Filter 15 x 0.12s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, V Filter 13 x 0.5s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, Ha Filter 2026-03-04 21:41 UT (#1400047-91) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
| Jupiter Moons |
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Annotated CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
3 x 0.2s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, V Filter 2026-03-04 21:38 UT (#1400042-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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ARP 250 (Lynxi)
[ ARP Galaxies ] |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 21:07 UT (#1400027-31) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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ARP 250 - Earlier Image (Dec 2014)
PGC 21362 & PGC 2063674 |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, cropped)
4 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2014-12-03 22:25 h UT (#574398-401) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 1664 (Auriga)
Alias: H VIII-59 [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Open Star Clusters ] |
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Annotated CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
7 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 22:27 UT (#1400109-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 1664 / H VIII-59 - Earlier Image (Jan 2019) |
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CCD Image (70% size)
6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-01-31 23:19 UT (#654250-55) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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NGC 2129 (Gemini)
(near border with Taurus) Ast.Now Sky Tour -"Twin-time for winter skies", Feb 2012 [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Open Star Clusters ] |
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Annotated CCD Image (70% size, linear scale)
5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 20:32 UT (#1400013-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2129 - Earlier Image (Dec 2014) |
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CCD Image (Linear Scale, 75% size)
7 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2014-12-04 01:45 h UT (#574433-39) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME |
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NGC 2388 (Gemini)
PSN J07285387+334 |
| NGC 2388 with adjacent galaxies NGC 2385 & NGC 2389 |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 20:49 UT (#1400020-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2388 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 20:49 UT (#1400020-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2389 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 20:49 UT (#1400020-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 2385 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 20:49 UT (#1400020-24) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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NGC 6166 (Hercules)
Part of major galaxy group |
| NGC 6166 with numerous adjacent galaxies |
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Annotated CCD Image (70% size, square root scale)
15 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 23:19 UT (#1400127-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6166 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
15 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-03-04 23:19 UT (#1400127-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 6166 through DB Filter |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2026-03-04 23:47 UT (#1400142-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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UGC 117 with SN 2026cbh (Andromeda)
SN 2026cbh (Type: II) discovered 2026-02-03.231 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26bie, ZTF26aaexdrj Discovery Magnitude 17.429 (orange-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.28 (orange-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2026cbh ) |
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UGC 117 with SN 2026cbh - 2026-03-04 (T+29.6d)
Image below (2026-03-04.838) was taken 29.6 days after discovery of 2026cbh Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.48 (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 2026-03-04 20:15 UT (#1400006-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026cbh (in UGC 117) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 622 with AT 2026epv (Andromeda)
AT 2026epv (Type: unk) discovered 2026-02-27.000 UT by Giancarlo Cortini Discovery Magnitude 17.5 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter) Possible discovery by Giancarlo Cortini at Monte Maggiore Observatory Predappio Italy Discovery date Feb 27 18:30 UT ( TNS 2026epv ) |
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UGC 622 with AT 2026epv - 2026-03-04 (T+5.9d)
Image below (2026-03-04.888) was taken 5.9 days after discovery of 2026epv Position of earlier transient (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Estimated Magnitude +17.0 (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 2026-03-04 21:26 UT (#1400035-38) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026epv on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 3028 with SN 2026gm (Perseus)
SN 2026gm (Type: Ia) discovered 2026-01-08.798 UT by XOSS Alias: PSP26B, GOTO26cp, ATLAS26aff, MASTER OT J042437.37+335144.2 Discovery Magnitude 18.08 (Clear- Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude ( Filter) SN candidate classified by XOSS. Details can be found at http://xjltp.china-vo.org/psp26b.html ( TNS 2026gm ) |
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UGC 3028 with SN 2026gm - 2026-03-04 (T+55.1d)
Image below (2026-03-04.918) was taken 55.1 days after discovery of 2026gm Position of earlier supernova (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.67 (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 2026-03-04 22:11 UT (#1400102-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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UGC 3028 with SN 2026gm - Earlier Image, 2026-02-13 (T+36.1d)
Image below (2026-02-13.856) was taken 36.1 days after discovery of 2026gm Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +17.12 (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 2026-02-13 20:41 UT (#1393036-40) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026gm (in UGC 3028) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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