Supernova 2026fvx in Galaxy NGC4205
Taken by Tom Wildoner on June 3, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2026:06:05 19:17:46
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Supernova 2026fvx is a notable Type Ia supernova discovered in late March 2026 by the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey in the United States. Located within the constellation Draco, this thermonuclear explosion occurred inside the host galaxy NGC 4205, which sits approximately 65 to 70 million light-years away from Earth. As a Type Ia supernova, the event was triggered by a white dwarf in a binary system accreting matter from a companion star until it crossed the critical Chandrasekhar mass limit, resulting in a runaway explosion that completely destroyed the star. Because of its proximity and immense energy, SN 2026fvx rapidly brightened from an initial discovery magnitude of around 17.0 to a brilliant peak near magnitude 12.3 in early April 2026—briefly outshining its entire host galaxy and earning the distinction of being the brightest reported supernova of the year, making it a highly popular target for both professional research and amateur astrophotography before it began to fade.
🔭 Technical Details:
Telescope: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT with Antares Focal Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI071MC (cooled to 0C) BIN2
Mount: Celestron CGX-L pier mounted
Capture: 45 x 60 seconds
Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA (Bortle 4)
Processing: DeepSkyStacker + PixInsight + Tycho Tracker
Image Date: June 3, 2026.
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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