Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan nets his 3rd supernova

Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan nets his 3rd supernova was created by Seanie_Morris

Congratulations to Dave Grennan from Dublin has discovered hid 3rd supernova in nearly 4 years:

www.rte.ie/news/2014/0427/612098-astronomy-supernova-dublin/

Dave Grennan discovered the new 'type 1/c' supernova nearly two weeks ago.
Its existence was confirmed by a team of professional astronomers in China and announced by the International Astronomical Union yesterday.
It has been named "Supernova 2014as".

Well done Dave!


Seanie.

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Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.

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Replied by martinus on topic Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan nets his 3rd supernova

Remarkable.

Well done, Dave.

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Replied by DaveGrennan on topic Irish Astronomer Dave Grennan nets his 3rd supernova

Thanks so much everyone. The kind words mean a lot. Bit frantic right now so I'll do a fuller report later. Meanwhile here's the discovery image.

Dave.

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Regards and Clear Skies,

Dave.

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