Supernova 2015F in NGC 2442

Sat, 03/28/2015 - 10:19

Not sure if this is the right spot to post this?

 

Supernova 2015F in NGC 2442 is bright worth a look for southern observers.

2015 March 26.508ut, 13.2v

2015 March 28.409ut, 13.3v

16" F/4 Dob 165x

Paul Camilleri-CMQ

 

 

Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
SN 2015F (Type-Ia) still bright

AAVSO Alert Notice 515 reports on SN 2015F, a Type-Ia supernova in NGC 2442 discovered in early March before maximum. It is still at magnitude 13 and for southern observers (-69 degrees) is a good target.

Good observing,

Elizabeth Waagen, AAVSO HQ