SuperNova 2002ap in M74

Date:	February 9, 2002
Exposure:	30 x 30s L
Processing:	MaxIm for Image alignment and calibration, Photoshop 6.01 for levels adjustment and for final conv. to B/W jpg.
Conditions:	Average
Scope:	CR150 @ F8
Camera:	ST-9E, -25°
Comments:	I had read about the discovery of this SuperNova which can be found here: SuperNova 2002ap and wanted to have my own image of this fantastic celestrial event. Using CCDSoft from Software Bisque, I measured the magnitude at 12.1, which is very close to its official magnitude on Febuary 4, 2002.