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(IAAC) Fwd: Supernova in NGC 1097 in Fornax
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Lew Gramer <owner-netastrocatalog@atmob.org>
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> SuperNova in Fornax
> By carverr@newsltd.com.au
>
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>
> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 10:17:56 +1100
> From: Rob Carver <carverr@newsltd.com.au>
> Subject: SuperNova in Fornax
>
>
> Happy New Year everyone,
>
> There's a new southern SuperNova in NGC 1097 (Fornax). This
> is from the
> AAVSO...
>
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>
> 0242-30B SN 2003B near NGC 1097
>
> We have been informed by the Central Bureau for Astronomical
> Telegrams (IAU
> Circular 8042) that an apparent supernova has been discovered
> by R. Evans,
> Hazelbrook, N.S.W.. The object (mag about 15.0) was visually
> discovered on
> JAN 5.5 UT with a 0.41-m reflector.
>
> Evans estimates the new object to be 90" west and 175" north
> of the nucleus
> of NGC 1097 (R.A.=2h 46.3m, Decl.=-30degrees 17',equinox 2000.0)
>
> An AAVSO chart prepared by K. Malatesta and showing the
> location of SN 2003B
> is forthcoming. Once completed, this chart will be accessible
> via the following url: http://charts.aavso.org/searchcharts.shtml
> <http://charts.aavso.org/searchcharts.shtml>
>
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>
> Have fun, Rob
>
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