Observing Small Telescope SNs
List SNs that I could observe with my small telescope
There are currently no supernovae (SN) events reported in the last three weeks that are observable with a small telescope (magnitude less than 14.0). Please feel free to check back later for any new observable SN events.
And with a larger telescope, e.g., Unistellar?
Here are the supernovae (SN) events detected in the last three weeks that are observable with a larger telescope, such as Unistellar (magnitude less than 18.0):
| Event Name | RA (deg) | DEC (deg) | Time (UTC) | Classification | Magnitude | Link |
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| SN 2024act | 233.1635 | -28.0382 | 2024-01-15 02:06:30 | SN Ia | 17.374 | Link |
| SN 2024acn | 167.6686 | 21.1076 | 2024-01-13 19:30:26 | SN II | 17.57 | Link |
| SN 2024yq | 211.9644 | -10.0617 | 2024-01-13 14:43:15 | SN Ia | 17.869 | Link |
| SN 2024yu | 114.9939 | -76.0757 | 2024-01-13 06:28:48 | SN Ia | 17.4 | Link |
| SN 2024yf | 194.5210 | -40.9068 | 2024-01-13 00:42:15 | SN Ic | 17.531 | Link |
| SN 2024ws | 127.1945 | 73.7524 | 2024-01-12 14:03:40 | SN II | 17.8 | Link |
| SN 2024we | 355.5712 | 26.2322 | 2024-01-11 02:38:24 | SN Ia | 17.0 | Link |
| SN 2024vs | 117.7804 | 72.9660 | 2024-01-10 21:23:24 | SN II | 16.8 | Link |
| SN 2024jz | 233.2702 | -1.6252 | 2024-01-05 15:23:29 | SN Ia | 17.728 | Link |
| SN 2024ka | 181.0406 | 1.8261 | 2024-01-05 14:06:06 | SN Ib | 17.767 | Link |
| SN 2024hw | 161.7182 | -1.3909 | 2024-01-05 08:34:34 | SN IIn | 17.9378 | Link |
| SN 2024gy | 183.9638 | 13.1073 | 2024-01-04 16:16:12 | SN Ia | 16.3 | Link |
| SN 2024mq | 154.6573 | 12.1792 | 2024-01-04 08:16:47 | SN Ia | 17.11 | Link |
| SN 2024qc | 159.2113 | -26.1566 | 2024-01-04 08:16:02 | SN II | 17.47 | Link |
| SN 2024it |
221.8386 | -35.7550 | 2024-01-04 08:10:46 | SN II | 17.857 | Link | | SN 2024fa | 36.2557 | -24.7868 | 2024-01-03 05:21:13 | SN II | 17.98 | Link | | SN 2024ee | 187.2979 | -40.6919 | 2024-01-03 05:08:06 | SN IIP | 17.488 | Link | | SN 2023acha | 251.2159 | 52.7671 | 2023-12-31 15:18:01 | SN Ia | 16.713 | Link | | SN 2023accg | 118.2967 | -22.2945 | 2023-12-29 00:54:07 | SN Ia | 17.961 | Link |
Each link will take you to the Astro-COLIBRI website for more details on each event.
Which one would be the most interesting one to observe?
Determining the most interesting supernova (SN) to observe depends on several factors such as the type of the supernova, its brightness, location, and the unique characteristics of the event. Based on the recent events list and considering these factors, here are a few candidates that might be particularly interesting:
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SN 2024gy (Magnitude: 16.3, RA: 183.9638, DEC: 13.1073, Classification: SN Ia, Date: 2024-01-04)
- Why Interesting: It's the brightest in the list, making it easier to observe. Being a Type Ia supernova, it's a thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf, which has significant implications in understanding cosmic distances and the expansion of the universe.
- Link: https://astro-colibri.com/event:TNS2024gy
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SN 2024vs (Magnitude: 16.8, RA: 117.7804, DEC: 72.9660, Classification: SN II, Date: 2024-01-10)
- Why Interesting: A Type II supernova, indicative of the core-collapse of a massive star. Observing such events can provide insights into stellar evolution and the end stages of massive stars.
- Link: https://astro-colibri.com/event:TNS2024vs
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SN 2024hw (Magnitude: 17.9378, RA: 161.7182, DEC: -1.3909, Classification: SN IIn, Date: 2024-01-05)
- Why Interesting: This is a Type IIn supernova, a rare subclass of Type II supernovae, characterized by narrow spectral lines. They are thought to be explosions in dense circumstellar material and can shed light on the late-stage evolution of massive stars.
- Link: https://astro-colibri.com/event:TNS2024hw
Each of these supernovae offers unique observational opportunities. SN 2024gy's brightness makes it a compelling choice, while SN 2024vs and SN 2024hw offer a chance to observe more complex and rare phenomena associated with massive star deaths. Your choice might also depend on your equipment's capabilities and your specific astronomical interests.