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SN 2017eaw in NGC 6946
About this observation
Observer
Martin Fowler
Time of observation
18/05/2017 - 08:39
Object
SN 2017eaw
Observing location
Whipple Observatory, Arizona
Equipment
MIcroObservatory robotic telescope Ben
6 inch [152mm] Maksutov reflector
6 inch [152mm] Maksutov reflector
Exposure
120s LRGB synthesis
Tags
After 4 days of technical issues, Supernova 2017eaw in NGC 6946 was successfully observed by the MicroObservatory robotic telescope 'Ben' located at the Whipple Observatory, Amado, Az. Nightly follow-on observations are planned.
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