Supernova SN2026acd Observation in Galaxy NGC4168
Taken by Tom Wildoner on January 22, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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I was able to capture the supernova SN2026acd in the galaxy NGC4168 on January 22, 2026. Using Tycho Tracker, the estimated visual magnitude was 14.3. It has been classified as a Type Ia supernova. That means it’s the thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf star in a binary system once it accreted enough material to reach the Chandrasekhar limit (~1.4 × the Sun’s mass).
Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT Telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at -10F, 55 x 60 seconds, Celestron CGX-L pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS/PixInsight/Tycho. Image Date: January 22, 2026. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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