Supernova 2026fvx in NGC4205
Taken by Tom Wildoner on April 8, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Supernova 2026fvx is a recent celestial event discovered by the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey in the United States. It is classified as a Type Ia supernova, a category of stellar explosion that occurs in binary systems where a white dwarf accretes matter from a companion star until it reaches a critical mass, triggering a runaway thermonuclear reaction. This particular supernova is located within the constellation Draco and is hosted by the galaxy NGC 4205. Since its discovery in late March 2026, it has been a target for amateur and professional astronomers alike, with its brightness recently being tracked at magnitudes ranging from approximately 17.0 at discovery to a peak near 12.3 in early April, making it a relatively bright and accessible object for study.
Quick Facts: SN 2026fvx
Host Galaxy: NGC 4205
Constellation: Draco
Type Ia (Thermonuclear)
Discovery Credit: ATLAS (USA)
🔠Technical Details:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC BIN1
Mount: Celestron CGX-L pier mounted
Capture: 54 x 60 seconds
Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA (Bortle 4)
Processing: DSS + Pixinsight + Tycho Tracker
Image Date: April 8, 2026.
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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