Bright supernova in M95

Started by maurice clark, 03/20/2012 07:42PM

Posted 03/20/2012 07:42PM Opening Post

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Hi All,

Another bright supernova in a Messier galaxy has just been discovered, this time in M95.

Findercharts and more information here:- http://astrobob.areavoices.com/2012/03/18/another-bright-supernova-goes-boom-in-m95-near-mars/

Cheers,

Maurice

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Posted 03/20/2012 07:54PM #1

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Thanks for the heads up Maurice. I'm heading to a star party Thur - Sun. I just added it to my observation list.

Andreas

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DSOs observed:
NGCs 2005, ICs 103, Other 70, Palomar GCs 6, Abell PNs 12, Herschel 400: 316.
Equipment
Celestron CPC 1100, Lunt 60mm Ha Solar Scope

Posted 03/21/2012 05:48AM #2

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If there's one thing I like about Astromart, it's this kind of post. Kind regards for letting us know!

Clears,
Joe

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