T Coronae Borealis Observation - April 15, 2024
Taken by Thomas Wildoner on April 15, 2024 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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This is an observation of the star T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) which has the possibility of brightening to be viewed with the naked eye at some point this year. Currently, my magnitude estimate is 10.15 is based on 55 x 60 second images and determined using Tycho software. There are only four stars like this in our galaxy and you can read more about this upcoming event from NASA (https://blogs.nasa.gov/Watch_the_Skies/2024/02/27/view-nova-explosion-new-star-in-northern-crown/)
Tech Specs: Orion 8” RC Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at -10F, 55 x 60 second exposures, Celestron CGEM-DX pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in Tycho software. Image Date: April 15, 2024. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://thedarksideobservatory.com
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