[Greg Bryant]

Hi all,

Today's CBET 1475, from the IAU's Central Bureau, announces the discovery of a magnitude 17.6 supernova in NGC 6722 by Peter Marples of Queensland.

The supernova was discovered on CCD images taken on the evening of August 20 (only 3 days past Full Moon) with a 12-inch (30-cm) telescope.

Colin Drescher, also from Queensland, measured the brightness.

Steve Quirk of NSW was quick to report the accurate position.

Great Australian teamwork!

Regards,
Greg Bryant
Australian Sky & Telescope magazine