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Originally Posted by ngcles
The new object is yet to be confirmed as a supernova so its type at this stage is not known. Obviously at this stage it is also unknown whether it will get brighter or is already on the fade.
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Today's circular from the Central Bureau (CBET 1068) confirms Evans' discovery as a supernova - SN 2007it. It's a type II supernova, described as young.