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It probably won’t get to a point where we’ll see it with the naked eye, but even amateur astronomers should be able to get set for a fairly unusual treat: an emerging supernova. At the moment, it only rates as a “possible” supernova – although the well-known Bad Astronomy blog says it’s nearly certain – but the possibility of …

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  1. Winkypop Silver badge
    Joke

    Supernova or....

    ....just someone using the new iPad?

    You decide.

    1. Voland's right hand Silver badge
      Devil

      Re: Supernova or....

      Come on, those pictures are visible spectrum, not IR.

  2. Michael H.F. Wilkinson Silver badge
    Happy

    Spotted this on March 19!!

    Quite easy through an 8" scope. My fourth supernova to date (seen, not discovered). There is another one in the constellation of Virgo, which I am still hoping to catch.

  3. thecresta
    Trollface

    Pfft, old news.

    I'm surprised to see this is classed as 'news' - the event happened ages ago!

    1. Zaphod.Beeblebrox
      Thumb Up

      Re: Pfft, old news.

      I see what you did there...

  4. Pirate Dave Silver badge
    Pirate

    8 inches?

    Damn. I've only got 6.

  5. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    Wonder if its possible to

    Use the Hubble?

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