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Old 19-01-2009, 08:31 PM
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Supernova 2009J

Queensland Astronomer Peter Marples and the CHASE Supernova search team have Co discovered a Supernova in IC 2160.
Peter was assisted by two Queensland Astronomers Colin Drescher and Greg Bock to confirm his discovery.
The Supernova was discovered on January the fourteenth using a CCD camera.
At 17.5 mag the Supernova is only visible in very large amateur telescopes or imaging
The discovery was confirmed today by CBAT
Congratulations Peter
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