RAPAS observation list starting 2026-10-09

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New Astrophysical Transient Alert: EP261006a

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: EP261006a


New Astrophysical Transient Alert: EP261006a

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: EP261006a

Very interesting target: the X-ray emission detected by Einstein Probe is linked to a newly discovered Tidal Disruption Event named TDE 2026aetp

See also: 2026aetp | Transient Name Server

This is a rare case for very early detection+classification of an (X-ray emitting) TDE. Long-term follow-up over the next weeks (possibly months) is highly encouraged.

New Astrophysical Transient Alert: GRB 261013A

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: GRB 261013A


New Astrophysical Transient Alert: GRB 261013A

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: GRB 261013A

New Astrophysical Transient Alert: TCP J17541876-2736362

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: TCP J17541876-2736362


New Astrophysical Transient Event Alert: TCP J17541876-2736362

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: TCP J17541876-2736362

New Astrophysical Transient Alert: SN 2026acxa

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: SN 2026acxa


New Astrophysical Transient Alert: SN 2026acxa

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: SN 2026acxa

New Astrophysical Transient Alert: AT 2026aefg

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: AT 2026aefg


New Astrophysical Transient Alert: AT 2026aefg

We invite all amateur astronomers to participate in the follow-up observations of this exciting new transient event. For more details, including visibility and coordinates, please visit the Astro-COLIBRI platform: AT 2026aefg

10x120sec with StarEX LR (8inch f4 newt, ASI585MM) before it went under… I have used HD163955 for correction, XeNeon/Halpha for calibration.