Supernova 2026ovz in NGC 789
Taken by Tom Wildoner on July 14, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Here is a view of supernova 2026ovz in the galaxy NGC 789. SN 2026ovz (originally reported as transient AT 2026ovz) is a recently discovered supernova located in the constellation Triangulum.
Type: Type II (Core-Collapse Supernova)
Host Galaxy: NGC 789 (a spiral galaxy of morphological type Sd)
Host Galaxy Magnitude: 14.4 (apparent V magnitude)
Distance: 241 million light-years
Discovery Date: June 10, 2026
Discovering Instrument: The Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)
Telescope: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT with Antares Focal Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI071MC (cooled to 0C) BIN2
Mount: Celestron CGX-L pier mounted
Capture: 60 x 60 seconds
Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA (Bortle 4)
Processing: DeepSkyStacker + Tycho Tracker
Image Date: July 14, 2026.
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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