spotted M82 SN (Mississauga)

Imaged in the backyard.

Instrument: Celestron 8-inch SCT
Mount: Vixen Super Polaris
Method: slewing and tracking with IDEA GoToStar

I was very surprised. I didn't know what I'd be able to capture from the back yard in Mississauga under the sodium street lights, LED street lights, neighbours outdoor lights, neighbours indoor lights, sky conditions, telescope temperature, and so on.

This test shot clearly shows the galaxy Messier 82 (M82) and its supernova, despite poor focus, and wobbly collimation. C8, Vixen Super Polaris (Go To), 40D, 15 seconds, ISO 1600, daylight white balance. Slight mods in DPP. North is left; east is down.

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Fun to compare to my image captured back on 28 Mar 2011.

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Wikipedia link: SN 2014J.