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New supernova discovered in M95 (SN2012aw)

4/9/2012

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A bright new supernova which should be visible in small scopes has emerged in M95.

Details can be found in the following links:
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2012/03/20/supernova-2012aw-the-pictures/

http://www.aavso.org/aavso-special-notice-269

Here’s a picture from Greek amateur astronomer Anthony Ayiomamitis, using a 30.5 cm (roughly 12") telescope, with the supernova indicated between the marks.
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