I took a picture of the bright new SUPERNOVA!
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- Опубліковано 23 тра 2023
- Photographing Supernova SN 2023ixf
The bright new supernova lies inside of the stunning spiral galaxy known as Messier 101, or, the Pinwheel Galaxy.
I got lucky and captured this SN2023ixf soon after it appeared in the night sky near the big dipper. This new supernova is the closest to Earth in a decade, and it's visible in the night sky right now.
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I started shooting M101 about a month ago, and had NO IDEA that I was capturing a supernova in my images! Thanks - now I know where to look! I'm looking forward to attending my first star party next month at Cherry Springs, though will likely be shooting different objects on my "hit list".
Same, I took a (pretty bad) image of it back early in April, and looking at the image I can see an overexposed area exactly where the supernova is supposed to be.
Man. The transition at 3:06 from Binoculars to that starry night sky literally sent chills down my spine. I long for the day I get to see the Milky Way for the first time!!! Awesome video Trevor, thanks for sharing!!!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥
Fort Davis is amazing! Every amateur astronomer needs to put that on their bucket list.
15,000 square miles of light pollution regulation. It’s absolutely amazing and a must for anyone searching for true dark skies.
Went to a place called cherry springs in Pa for a few nights.. never seen the sky like that before without light pollution etc and it was beautiful.. definitely makes me want to travel around to these different places in the US
@@XxBeamerr ,Getting Ready To Head There Myself After Memorial Weekend,Were 3 Hours Away In NWPA
Hehe light bucket list
I love that those of us in the astronomy community can appreciate what this is. We only know of it's existence not because of visual telescopes and that's what makes it great. Most people will look at that and say, "That's a bright star." and think nothing more of it.
Great video Ash and Trevor! What a blast, we were glad to have you 🌌
Kev you're famous bro!
Your experience was perfect timing. Mine was perfect *bad* timing. The night it erupted, I was going to photograph m101 for the first time (not knowing about the supernova yet). That night I was a little tired, and i thought "ill definitely do it tomorrow night". By the next night, I had read about the supernova, and was pretty excited to get going. The forcast called for clear, dry, no humidity, and no moon in the sky. Basically perfect conditions. But by late afternoon, I was noticing all this haze, like it was a humid day in July. I knew nothing about the forest fires in Alberta (I live in Pennsylvania). Well, despite being "clear", I could barely see the stars of the big dipper with my eyes. It seemed like maybe 10 stars were visible in the whole sky. The smoke hasn't subsided yet, and from what I've read, might be with us for a long time to come. Lesson learned. Never pass up a perfect night. Rest later.
It's amazing to be early to a AstroBackyard video. Amazing image!
Another great video and awesome editing...you're fast becoming the Casey Neistat of Astro! ;) Glad you had fun mate and glad you were there to snap the Supernova! Have a great week and best wishes from Scotland! :)
The ultimate compliment (He's why I started) I'm enjoying your videos, man - keep it up!
@@AstroBackyard Well then, we’ve both received the ultimate compliment today! 😀 Thanks mate…best wishes to you, Ash and Rudy!
SN are fun! Last year it was the supernova in NGC4647 near M60 discovered 4/16/2022 that I photographer over a few nights. Really fun. Thanks for another great video. Star Parties are a great time to connect with other astronomers. This often solitary pursuit is best shared with others.
Dude. Awesome video Trevor! So glad you got to join us!
Your explanation of how special star parties are was spot on Will! You nailed it.
That is one massive explosion when you consider its size to the rest of the Pinwheel Galaxy, am so jealous, Pinwheel only gets to 4 degrees on my horizon here on the east coast of Australia. Glad you could share it!
Heard the news, a Japanese armature astronomer named Kouichi Itagaki - 板垣公ㄧ found it at 19th May.
This guy is focus on search new stars and
famed as “Supernova Hunter”.
Never been to a star party. Sounds like fun meeting cool people. Was this star party in the prude ranch? The views of the stars were Fantastic. Imagine living there and seeing that view all that time. I have been reading that beoleteguise is ready to super nova. But the views in Texas skies are beautiful. Glad you guys had a great time
When I read the caption I thought to myself " how?? We have been under a blanket of smoke for a couple weeks now, then saw you guys are at the TSP. Lol
Smoky sky since we got back :(
@@AstroBackyard it's been terrible brother. Have months of cloudy weather then we catch a break from the clouds just to be covered with smoke. I've been practicing solar with the Lunt ls60 getting ready for the solar eclipse this year and next. Are you guys in the totality path for the solar eclipse next April?
Beautiful video mate and congratulations on the capture!! That's awesome 😎
I hear what you're saying about sharing too, very true! it's been fun to stream this event and share with as many people as possible, that connection with others of a like mind elevates the whole experience 🙏
Thanks for sharing and clear skies!
Thanks so much, man. You have come a long way - keep it up, and clear skies!
Sooo cool! Thanks for sharing this unique moment with us!
Very nice, thanks for sharing and glad you’re feeling better 💕
I was desperate to capture SN2023IXF myself but as per usual the British weather stopped me! Never mind, I still get to share in the experience through your awesome vid! Beautiful image! Thanks!
Wes, Liverpool UK.
Oh god, that was extremly exciting! This is the best video i've ever seen from yours! Trevor, thanks for sharing!
Amazing that you were there when it happened! And you can tell yours is early, I just finished my image from last night and the nova looks brighter than the rest of the galaxy now.
Amazing, Trevor! I’m so happy you captured that historic image. It’s certainly not luck, but the residue of keeping your camera rolling night after night. So well deserved! Also, so glad you got to experience TSP. I was there in 1984 and 85. Back in the land of hypersensitized film and cold cameras. In fact, Jack Newton was a featured speaker!
Love watching these videos while I'm currently doing astrophotography! Just gotta finish up these dark frames...
Great work! Keep it up
I stumbled across your channel in either 2017 or 2018 and have been blown away by not only your content, but how you have evolved to become a key figure in the Astronomy/Astrophotography space (!).
Due to life, work etc, I only bought my first telescope back in early Feb this year (Mak 127) and have since invested in a beefy mini pc beast for Nina driven projects and the Asiair platform and cameras. Got a great deal on a Samyang 125 and bought adapters for my DSLR and one for my Nikon lenses.
Watching vids by yourself, Dylan O'Donnell, Lukitmatico, Cuiv and many, many others I have gained incredible insight into a bewildering array of minutia (Polar alignment, guiding/tracking, PHD, Pixinisght etc).
Thank you for starting me down this amazing path, it's really appreciated Trevor.
Clear skies
PS I live in the south of the UK and, due to work, I've only had a few nights of clear skies since Feb, but I'm both stubborn and optimistic, so it'll all come good at some stage :-)
Thank you for putting the experience in a beautiful episode. We also stayed at the Harvard Hotel that first Sat night before TSP doors opened. What a memorable TSP, our first. It was very nice to meet you and Ash. We will be back next year! Clear skies! - Nick & Kay
Excellent video - ‘the stars alined’! Inspiring as informative, thank you! The 150 is now on my ‘next scope’ shopping list ;-) Looks like I’ll be under clears skies tonight so M101 will also be my photon source.
So freaking cool. What a great shot too! Congrats, and thanks for sharing!
Oh! That is so cool!!! You caught it. Fantastic! Great meeting you guys at TSP. Clear skies.
Great meeting you too, Jeremy!
Okay,,,,,,,,NOW, I suitably impressed! Observing a SN in the flesh, is a dream come true. Okay, that and a black hole. WOW Trev!
Went camping a few days ago and shot this target. As a 15-year-old astrophotographer It felt really special to be photographing in such a momentous occasion. Kinda sad that those who I went camping with aren't able to fully appreciate the wonder and beauty of a supernova 21 million light years away. I lost so much sleep photographing it and 4 hours of integration later its actually pretty nice for a beginner like me.
Are you 15 years old ?
Brilliant as always, Trevor! Perhaps there's another Trevor out there in another galaxy looking right back at our own Milky Way? 🤔
Ever since I heard about this supernova, I was waiting for you to post a video about it! Love the picture!
That's some great storytelling! Makes me want to go back a bit more to deep sky besides nightscaping every now and again. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos keep getting better and better. I love the image of the Pinwheel galaxy.
Good to see you back Trevor!! Great video. And that was some monster telescope in that observatory!
Your videos make me smile. Thank you.
Cool video, Trevor! Amazing that you could manage to photograph the supernova! 👏🏻
How cool! I'm glad you got to capture something so new. Thanks for creating your videos, they help me stay motivated to get my telescope out.
Awesome presentation bro. The supernova started the same day as my local star party too, and I immediately switched gears from my planned M51 to M101 to start getting those photons. I just finished collecting my color data last night and I will have a complete image by tonight that I’m eager to share with you. I know that I’m going to want to add more luminance than what I have, but for now I am stoked
Amazing video! As a beginner starting this new amazing hobby, i can't wait to produce great images like yours one day!
Amazing 😍 TY for sharing 🙂
Trevor, Ash, Deep Sky Dude, and a supernova, epic video!
Very nice Trevor M101 is certainly a popular target now.
Thanks for bringing that to us! 👍
Trevor, what an amazing experience that must have been “in the moment” at such a great site among many kindred spirits! Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Ty Trev.
Trevor is was great to meet you at TSP and I really like the cameo you gave my Brother in Law at the end of the video. Enjoyed this and loved that you captured the Supernova. We were leaving early Saturday morning and the skies didn't look good so unfortunately we packed up our gear before Friday afternoon.
Awesome! Congratulations! Fort Davis and everything within a radius of about 100 miles is a Texas treasure and one of my absolute favorite places.
Looks like an awesome trip!
At some point you are right - being alone in this hobby sucks. But thats where I am and it is what it is. Nice video!
Always a good day to watch astrobackyard's video.
Very cool! I remember M101 having a supernova 10-15 years ago. I'll go look it up! Yep! 2011. You produce some really fine images!
Congrats Trevor great video even better image
I got to go to TSP just over 20 years. For those who never get under bortle 2 skies with hundreds of others in the hobby this is one of those events you'll always remember. The galactic core is painted above you like Micheangelo's Cistine Chapel. The stark dry scenery helps you focus on what's above in the stark darkness of space.
Great that SN 2023ixf was a showpiece for the event and that you could image its early onset!
Amazing video, impressive capture 🌌
That's incredible!
I love these vlogs, Trevor.
Congrats Trevor on a great catch at a great place.
What an amazing experience! So rare! So beautiful!
Trevor, fantastic! Congratulations!
By the way, even though I subscribe to your channel, and mark every video with a like I have noticed recently that you no longer appear in my recommended feed.
Something is wrong with UA-cam analytics as someone like you who I follow religiously has disappeared from my feed, yet videos that are years old from sources I could care less about are everywhere.
Cool image of M101 and the Supernova. My wife is from Fort Worth Texas and we go there a lot but I have never made it down to the Mcdonald Observatory region yet. One of these days! - Cheers
Literally have goose bumps! What an awesome event. I just recently bought my first telescope. For now, it will be used to enjoy the universe but one day, i hope to take pictures. I subscribed so looking forward to what I can learn here.
that is really amazing
Wow, that is truly amazing.
Thank you for sharing.
nice one trevor, i think the world is imaging the m101 this month
Finally you are back Trevor. Hope you recovered well🙏🏼👍🏼
Thank you! It's good to be back :)
Wow, look at that sky move. It's awesome
That's just awesome
One of these years I'll get down there. So glad you're feeling better!
You are so lucky!
Guess you've earned your luck, Trevor! Great shots.
Got into this hobby because of you. Thanks.
Very cool Trevor. I shot M101 a month ago. Will be interesting to image it again. Just need all the forest fire smoke to go away. I’ve had lots of cloudless nights in the last 2 weeks but can’t see the stars through the smoke!
Thats awesome❤
Amazing. I shot M101 on May 3, 16, 17, and 23 without any idea. (also last summer) I'm now looking to see if I can spot the difference; that star is definitely brighter than last summer. Coincidentally I shot both with and without the LeXtreme filter, which adds some contrast.
I've photograph it by my 76700 telescope and it REALLY HAPPENS!
great video and editing
I’m glad to see you back. I believe the last one was in M101 also.
I would literally die to be able to go to this event. Not even to take photos, just to see the night sky so clear. Truly amazing.
Mind blowing
Awesome 😍
I happen to have captured M101 on the 18th and on the 21st and noticed it on the 22nd after someone told me about it who saw it on my photos. Such an amazing thing.
Absolutely LOVE Ft Davis. My wife and I go twice a year around the new moon in Apr/May and Sept/Oct.
Still waiting to have a Special Viewing Night on the 82" Otto Struve Telescope correspond with our trip. Managed to snag a Special Viewing Night in the 36" Telescope in May.
It was the 2023ixf Supernova!
Love your shit! Great video!
Fort Davis is pretty cool. Went there in the fall, 20 years ago. Beautiful.
Dream education for me. Thank you for sharing.
You had me at the shot of the Milky Way!
Wow great 👍
Love you videos
Hi Travor, have you ever tried to point your telescope at Uranus or Neptune. Its just an idea for a video. Great Video btw.
Interesting blue colour grade.
What's crazy is this sun exploded 21 million years ago. The light is just now reaching us....
Amazing video sir ji i like this video 🎉🎉
Thats Amazing,Were Headed To Cherry Springs After Memorial Weekend,Only About A 3 Hr Drive,and Have The Camper,Truly An Incredible Image,Glad You Guys Had A Great Time,and Back Safely,Have A Great Day and Clear Skies🙏🏻❤️🌏🔭✨
I have just developed an image stack (36X5min=3hrs integration) from the previous new moon night. As I write this 3 weeks after your video upload, the supernova is considerably larger! The relative size is perhaps 3 diameters larger than what is shown in your image.
I just happened to have a clear night on 5/19 and i was trying my Canon DSLR on my 1900mm MakNewt and since the pinwheel galaxy is almost directly overhead, its a good target in my Bortel 4 skys. I shot through the Alberta forest fire smoke. This was my first ever astrophotograpy shot and on a Losmandy G811GM mount (the Skywatcher is a heavy scope. Yes, I got the super nova and did not know it until I read about it and then stacked and processed my images. The image was not good, but the supernova was there plain as day. What luck! Wish I had worked with this mount and this telescope and camera more earlier so the picture would be better.
Cool
By shear dumb luck, I FINISHED my M101 imaging project one day BEFORE the supernova was visable. Great job, Trevor.
Hi Trevor, may i ask what the date was you took this, because i have also recently imaged this and would like to know if i can see it in my image.
Many thanks from Dom