Supernovae Search

Introduction

Supernova (SN) are stars that undergo explosive events.  These occur at the end of a star's lifetime, when its nuclear fuel is exhausted and it is no longer supported by the release of nuclear energy. If the star is particularly massive, then its core will collapse and in so doing will release a huge amount of energy.  The result, an individual star visible to amateur equipment located in another galaxy.

Hunters Hill Observatory performs a periodic search of SN in galaxies identified by Brian Crooke of Mt Stromlo Observatory.

In 2007 I made some changes to the scheduled targets to conform with my studies and a project I was undertaking as part on my Swinburne Online Astronomy course.  Between my first run and my second run, Bob Evans discovered (visually) a new SN in one of my targets.

Discoveries of Supernovae

I recently imaged Bob Evan's new discovery SN 2007it.  2007.09.17 08:50UT

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