Targets
The current target list for the Supernova Search consists of 10 galaxies situated close to the North Celestial Pole. They are all spiral galaxies between magnitude 6 and 12.

Download the current list (revision 0.01)

Current targets being imaged (a subset of the current list above)

Targets yet to be imaged (a subset of the current list above)

Process
The process is fairly simple - imaging participants image each of the 10 targets. These images are then taken by the 'blinkers' who, after checking its the right galaxy, compare the images to a previous image. If there is 'new' object in the vicinity of the galaxy, the blinker will notify the imagers to take a confirmation image. If the confirmation image shows that the image does indeed contain a new object, it will be reported as a possible supernova to the International Astronomical Union.

Imaging
Each target will require an exposure of 30 to 120 seconds, depending on the equipment used. Images should be calibrated (dark and/or flat subtracted) but NOT processed in any other way.

Blinkers
Comparison and latest images are available here.