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obrazell
May 15th, 2017, 06:11 PM
I assume most DSF members are aware of this but there appears to be a new SN in NGC 6946. It appears to be type IIp about a week before maximum. Currently it is at mag 12.5 ish. Further information and a cahrt at http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/possible-bright-supernova-discovered-in-fireworks-galaxy-ngc-6946/

Owen

Vic
May 16th, 2017, 06:10 AM
We had to wait quite a long time to see a bright supernova again!
I observed 2017eaw last night with my 16" and estimated it as 12.8 mag.
Vic