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88P/Howell - Comet Nova Aql 2026 - Nova with Type Nova Transient AT 2026rdg AT 2026juw - CV Type Transient AT2026stb - Type Nova Transient IC 167 - Spiral Galaxy (ARP 31, Part of NGC 691 Group) M31 - Spiral Galaxy with Transient AT 2026uti (non-detection) NGC 2998 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIb Supernova 2026acpp NGC 7292 - Irregular Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2026fov NGC 7771 - Spiral Galaxy UGC 242 - Spiral Galaxy with Type II Supernova 2026yum UGC 279 - Spiral Galaxy with Type IIP Supernova 2026zyf (non-detection) UGC 1186 - Galaxy with Transient AT 2026nfo (non-detection) - NGC 3437, NGC 3689 attempt failed (due to cloud) Variable Stars (photometric monitoring) - U And, T CrB, CI Cyg, SS Cyg, AM Her, BL Lac, CY Lyr, DY Per, ER UMa - RZ LMi attempt failed (due to cloud) Nearby Stars (astrometric monitoring) - Barnard's Star, Groombridge 34, EV Lac (GJ 873)
- Attempted All-Night Session (8.5 hr), ended earlier due to cloud - 12" LX200 + ST-10XME for imaging - TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC for guiding & imaging - Ambient Temperature: 7.5°C (min) - CCD Temperature: -10°/-15°C - Notes from 2026-10-02 >> - -
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88P/Howell - 2026-10-03 (passing through Aries) Sun Distance 2.37 AU Earth Distance 1.50 AU (224.9 million km) |
88P/Howell - 2026-10-03 Detail
Autoguided on offset star using PHD2 with Lock Shift set at the comet's rate of motion (Ra -28.7 arcsec/hr, Dec -5.3 arcsec/hr) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 01:33 UT (#1458173-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 01:33 UT (#1458173-75) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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| Images of Comet 88P Howell on Comets 2026 Page >> | ||
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Nova Aql 2026 (Aquila)
Discovery Magnitude 12.53 (r-ZTF Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (r-ZTF Filter) Group reports the discovery of a candidate nova.(DCAP238=ZTF26abemjfk) https://dcap-minruining.github.io/DCAP/ Image taken with SQA130mm, Luminance 200sx3. ( TNS 2026rdg ) [ Novae ] |
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Nova Aql 2026 (Aquila)
Alias: Nova Aql 2026, AT 2026rdg, V2104 Aql AT 2026rdg (Type: Nova) discovered 2026-07-01.305 UT by ZTF Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +15.09 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 21:25 UT (#1458043-44) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of Nova Aql 2026 on Novae 2026 Page >> |
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AT 2026juw (Cygnus)
AT 2026juw (Type: CV) discovered 2026-04-16.318 UT by GEOTS Alias: GEOTS-Balaji-2026-005, IRAS 19523+4538 Discovery Magnitude 13.8 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18 (Clear Filter) Discovered in Cyg using 14" f/2.0 Astrograph at Golden Ears Observatory (MPC code U55). Group reports the discovery of a variable star displaying significant variability, characterized by periods of quiescence interspersed with episodic flaring activity. The object has increased in brightness by approximately 1.8 magnitudes compared to its last recorded observation on March 30, 2025. Period analysis of ZTF light curves performed with Peranso suggests a periodicity of roughly 323 days. ( TNS 2026juw ) |
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AT 2026juw - 2026-10-02 (T+169.6d)
Image below (2026-10-02.901) was taken 169.6 days after discovery of 2026juw Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +14.33 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 21:41 UT (#1458050-54) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026juw on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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AT2026stb (Scutum)
Alias: AT 2026stb AT 2026stb (Type: Nova) discovered 2026-07-08.000 UT by ZTF Discovery Magnitude 15.06 (r-ZTF Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (r-ZTF Filter) Group reports a CV candidate that appears red; possible nova candidate. (DCAP269=ZTF26abfokua) https://dcap-minruining.github.io/DCAP/ zr=15.06mag, zg=17.11mag, zg-zr=2.05mag Image taken with Takahashi 180mm, Luminance 120s. ( TNS 2026stb ) [ Novae ] |
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AT 2026stb - 2026-10-02 (T+86.9d)
Image below (2026-10-02.881) was taken 86.9 days after discovery of 2026stb Position of earlier transient (distinct) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +13.21 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 21:14 UT (#1458037-40) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT2026stb on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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IC 167 (Aries)
Alias: ARP 31, Part of NGC 691 Group, Ast.Now Deep Sky Challenge Dec 2025 [ ARP Galaxies ] |
| IC 167 (Aries) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 02:29 UT (#1458192-94) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 167 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 02:29 UT (#1458192-94) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| IC 167 - Earlier Image (Nov 2025) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Clear Filter 2025-11-25 21:25 UT (#1378103-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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M31 with AT 2026uti (Andromeda)
AT 2026uti (Type: unk) discovered 2026-07-13.803 UT by XOSS Alias: PSP26M, PNV J00445643+4157416 Discovery Magnitude 17.98 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (Clear Filter) Nova candidate classified by XOSS. Details can be found at http://xjltp.china-vo.org/psp26m.html ( TNS 2026uti ) [ Messier Objects ] |
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M31 with AT 2026uti - 2026-10-02 (T+81.2d)
Image below (2026-10-02.985) was taken 81.2 days after discovery of 2026uti |
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5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 23:48 UT (#1458116-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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M31 with AT 2026uti - 2026-10-02 (T+81.2d)
Image below (2026-10-02.985) was taken 81.2 days after discovery of 2026uti Position of earlier transient (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +19.7 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 23:48 UT (#1458116-20) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026uti (in M31 AT2026uti) on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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NGC 2998 with SN 2026acpp (Ursa Major)
SN 2026acpp (Type: IIb) discovered 2026-09-21.820 UT by Koichi Itagaki Alias: ZTF26abyamcg Discovery Magnitude 17.7 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (Clear Filter) 0.35-m F/11 + CCD (KAF-1001E) unfiltered ( TNS 2026acpp ) |
| NGC 2998 - Spiral Galaxy |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 03:55 UT (#1458199) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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NGC 2998 with SN 2026acpp - 2026-10-03 (T+11.3d)
Image below (2026-10-03.163) was taken 11.3 days after discovery of 2026acpp Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Estimated Magnitude +17.04 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
180s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 03:55 UT (#1458199) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026acpp (in NGC 2998) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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NGC 7292 with SN 2026fov (Pegasus)
SN 2026fov (Type: II) discovered 2026-03-14.851 UT by Koichi Itagaki Alias: ZTF26aaltzhc Discovery Magnitude 13.5 (Clear Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (Clear Filter) 0.35-m F/11 + CCD (KAF-1001E) unfiltered ( TNS 2026fov ) [ Irregular Galaxies ] |
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NGC 7292 with SN 2026fov - 2026-10-02 (T+202.1d)
Image below (2026-10-02.970) was taken 202.1 days after discovery of 2026fov Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.38 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 23:24 UT (#1458109-12) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026fov (in NGC 7292) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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NGC 7771 (Pegasus)
Deep Sky Challenge object, AstNow, Oct 2026 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ] |
| NGC 7771 (Pegasus) |
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Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 00:10 UT (#1458123-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| NGC 7771 - Detail |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-03 00:10 UT (#1458123-27) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
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Annotated negative CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped)
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UGC 242 with SN 2026yum (Pisces)
SN 2026yum (Type: II) discovered 2026-08-13.092 UT by ATLAS Alias: GOTO26iei, ATLAS26jxg, ZTF26abnuyoi Discovery Magnitude 18.04 (L-GOTO Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 20.2 (L-GOTO Filter) ( TNS 2026yum ) |
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UGC 242 with SN 2026yum - 2026-10-03 (T+51.0d)
Image below (2026-10-03.047) was taken 51.0 days after discovery of 2026yum Position of earlier supernova (faint) is shown by white cross-hairs Measured Magnitude +16.45 (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 2026-10-03 01:17 UT (#1458166-70) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026yum (in UGC 242) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 279 with SN 2026zyf (Andromeda)
SN 2026zyf (Type: IIP) discovered 2026-08-28.092 UT by ATLAS Alias: ATLAS26koy Discovery Magnitude 18.423 (wide-ATLAS Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude 18.76 (wide-ATLAS Filter) ( TNS 2026zyf ) |
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UGC 279 with SN 2026zyf - 2026-10-02 (T+35.8d)
Image below (2026-10-02.938) was taken 35.8 days after discovery of 2026zyf Position of earlier supernova (not visible) is shown by white cross-hairs Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude +20.0 (Clear Filter) |
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Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 22:40 UT (#1458095-99) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of SN 2026zyf (in UGC 279) on Supernovae 2026 Page >> |
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UGC 1186 with AT 2026nfo (Andromeda)
AT 2026nfo (Type: unk) discovered 2026-05-15.493 UT by ZTF Alias: ZTF26aawxvuw Discovery Magnitude 16.6376 (r-ZTF Filter) vs Prior Non-Detection Limiting Magnitude (r-ZTF Filter) No non-detections prior to first detection in ZTF Public+Partnership, ZTF Public alert streams ( TNS 2026nfo ) |
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UGC 1186 with AT 2026nfo - 2026-10-02 (T+140.5d)
Image below (2026-10-02.954) was taken 140.5 days after discovery of 2026nfo |
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5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 23:03 UT (#1458102-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
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UGC 1186 with AT 2026nfo - 2026-10-02 (T+140.5d)
Image below (2026-10-02.954) was taken 140.5 days after discovery of 2026nfo |
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Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2026-10-02 23:03 UT (#1458102-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 |
| Images of AT 2026nfo (in UGC 1186) on Transients 2026 Page >> |
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