Sn2012aw in M95 (Leo)

Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm .

Anthony.

On 3/20/12 7:19 PM, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm .

Anthony.

Thanks Anthony!
-Sam

On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:19:04 PM UTC-7, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:
http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm .

Anthony.

Great work Anthony - thanks!

On Mar 21, 1:19*am, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm.

Anthony.

Congratulations Anthony,I see your image everywhere from Discover Mag
to National Geographic.

The description could be better,you can leave room for the view that
supernova events may represent transition periods in the life cycle of
stars rather than an end .The elements that make up all things on this
and other planets of the solar system may have come from our own Sun
at a different phase in its existence so leaving the door open for
this view adds to the spectacle.

On Mar 25, 3:11*pm, oriel36 wrote:
On Mar 21, 1:19*am, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:http://www..perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Sup...w-20120320.htm.

Anthony.

Congratulations Anthony,I see your image everywhere from Discover Mag
to National Geographic.

The description could be better,you can leave room for the view that
supernova events may represent transition periods in the life cycle of
stars rather than an end .The elements that make up all things on this
and other *planets of the solar system may have come from our own Sun
at a different phase in its existence so leaving the door open for
this view adds to the spectacle.

Gerry,

My congrats on being up-to-date with the literature. :-)

I can live with your suggested discussion surrounding the life cycle
of stars.

Anthony.

On Mar 25, 3:13*pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
On Mar 25, 3:11*pm, oriel36 wrote:









On Mar 21, 1:19*am, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm.

Anthony.

Congratulations Anthony,I see your image everywhere from Discover Mag
to National Geographic.

The description could be better,you can leave room for the view that
supernova events may represent transition periods in the life cycle of
stars rather than an end .The elements that make up all things on this
and other *planets of the solar system may have come from our own Sun
at a different phase in its existence so leaving the door open for
this view adds to the spectacle.

Gerry,

My congrats on being up-to-date with the literature. :-)

I can live with your suggested discussion surrounding the life cycle
of stars.

Anthony.

Any chance of the Venus phase project which includes the June transit
as the only 'New phase' humanity will see within their lifetimes just
as Galileo compared it to lunar phases ? -

http://www.masil-astro-imaging.com/S...age%20flat.jpg


"SALV.But the telescope plainly shows us its horns to be as bounded
and distinct as those of the moon, and they are seen to belong to a
very large circle, in a ratio almost forty times as great as the same
disc when it is beyond the sun, toward the end of its morning
appearances. "
SAGR. 0 Nicholas Copernicus, what a pleasure it would have been for
you to see this part of your system confirmed by so clear an
experiment [telescope]! Galileo

Great way to get a visual affirmation that Venus goes around the Sun
until they stick a telescope on Mars and get the same view of the
Earth.

Τη ΚυÏ�ιακή, 25 ΜαÏ�τίου 2012 6:45:07 μ.μ. UTC+3, ο χÏ�ήστης oriel36 Î*γÏ�αψε:
On Mar 25, 3:13Â*pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
On Mar 25, 3:11Â*pm, oriel36 wrote:









On Mar 21, 1:19Â*am, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm.

Anthony.

Congratulations Anthony,I see your image everywhere from Discover Mag
to National Geographic.

The description could be better,you can leave room for the view that
supernova events may represent transition periods in the life cycle of
stars rather than an end .The elements that make up all things on this
and other Â*planets of the solar system may have come from our own Sun
at a different phase in its existence so leaving the door open for
this view adds to the spectacle.

Gerry,

My congrats on being up-to-date with the literature. :-)

I can live with your suggested discussion surrounding the life cycle
of stars.

Anthony.

Any chance of the Venus phase project which includes the June transit
as the only 'New phase' humanity will see within their lifetimes just
as Galileo compared it to lunar phases ? -

http://www.masil-astro-imaging.com/S...age%20flat.jpg


"SALV.But the telescope plainly shows us its horns to be as bounded
and distinct as those of the moon, and they are seen to belong to a
very large circle, in a ratio almost forty times as great as the same
disc when it is beyond the sun, toward the end of its morning
appearances. "
SAGR. 0 Nicholas Copernicus, what a pleasure it would have been for
you to see this part of your system confirmed by so clear an
experiment [telescope]! Galileo

Great way to get a visual affirmation that Venus goes around the Sun
until they stick a telescope on Mars and get the same view of the
Earth.

Gerry,

If only you knew how many times I wanted to pursue such a time series! My primary problem is the absence of a long focal length instrument and following the accident I had in Feb/2005 with my C14. Venus is my second favourite planet (after Saturn) and I am very eager to pursue such a project.

I will definitely be addressing the problem of long focal length at some point this year and there is no question one of the projects will involve such a time series. Simply guessing now but a 14" EdgeHD may just be the way to go (for planetary, solar, lunar and DSO work).

I am also looking to pursue some retrograde motion projects. I failed with the start of the Mars retrograde due to weather late spring last year and the opportunity in 2017 will probably be the best since the three- to four-month project will be during summer.

I have also looked into similar projects involving Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune but I am waiting for the acquisition of an STL-11000M full-frame sensor before such a project really becomes doable, for I need the large field of view offered by the combo STL-11000M and Tak FSQ.

Just a little patience as usual and I will pursue the above projects since they have been on the back burner for a VERY long time!

Anthony.

On Mar 25, 8:32Â*pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
Τη ΚυÏ�ιακή, 25 ΜαÏ�τίου 2012 6:45:07 μ.μ. UTC+3, ο χÏ�ήστης oriel36 Î*γÏ�αψε:









On Mar 25, 3:13Â*pm, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:
On Mar 25, 3:11Â*pm, oriel36 wrote:

On Mar 21, 1:19Â*am, Anthony Ayiomamitis wrote:

Dear group,

A lot of buzz involving the latest supernova discovery in M95.

Here is my result from a few hours ago and based on 15x03 min using a
Lum filter. I estimate the brightness at mag 13.32 +/- 0.004:http://www.perseus.gr/Astro-DSO-Supe...w-20120320.htm.

Anthony.

Congratulations Anthony,I see your image everywhere from Discover Mag
to National Geographic.

The description could be better,you can leave room for the view that
supernova events may represent transition periods in the life cycle of
stars rather than an end .The elements that make up all things on this
and other Â*planets of the solar system may have come from our own Sun
at a different phase in its existence so leaving the door open for
this view adds to the spectacle.

Gerry,

My congrats on being up-to-date with the literature. :-)

I can live with your suggested discussion surrounding the life cycle
of stars.

Anthony.

Any chance of the Venus phase project which includes the June transit
as the only 'New phase' humanity will see within their lifetimes just
as Galileo compared it to lunar phases ? -

http://www.masil-astro-imaging.com/S...age%20flat.jpg

"SALV.But the telescope plainly shows us its horns to be as bounded
and distinct as those of the moon, and they are seen to belong to a
very large circle, in a ratio almost forty times as great as the same
disc when it is beyond the sun, toward the end of its morning
appearances. "
SAGR. 0 Nicholas Copernicus, what a pleasure it would have been for
you to see this part of your system confirmed by so clear an
experiment [telescope]! Â*Galileo

Great way to get a visual affirmation that Venus goes around the Sun
until they stick a telescope on Mars and get the same view of the
Earth.

Gerry,

If only you knew how many times I wanted to pursue such a time series! Â*My primary problem is the absence of a long focal length instrument and following the accident I had in Feb/2005 with my C14. Venus is my second favourite planet (after Saturn) and I am very eager to pursue such a project.

I will definitely be addressing the problem of long focal length at some point this year and there is no question one of the projects will involve such a time series. Simply guessing now but a 14" EdgeHD may just be the way to go (for planetary, solar, lunar and DSO work).

I am also looking to pursue some retrograde motion projects. I failed with the start of the Mars retrograde due to weather late spring last year and the opportunity in 2017 will probably be the best since the three- to four-month project will be during summer.

I have also looked into similar projects involving Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune but I am waiting for the acquisition of an STL-11000M full-frame sensor before such a project really becomes doable, for I need the large field of view offered by the combo STL-11000M and Tak FSQ.

Just a little patience as usual and I will pursue the above projects since they have been on the back burner for a VERY long time!

Anthony.

Good luck to you in your endeavor and hope to see more images in print
and online.