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Possible supernova in NGC 7678
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A magnitude 16.2 supernova, 2009ga,  was discovered by K. Itagaki on the 8th June 2009, in the face-on spiral galaxy NGC7678 in the constellation Pegasus.
The supernova is located 15" West and  26" South from the center of the galaxy.

Position (2000): RA 23 28 26.78, Dec +22 24 50.4


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-- Edited by Blobrana on Wednesday 10th of June 2009 11:56:14 AM

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A possible magnitude 16.2 supernova has been discovered on the 8th June 2009, in the face-on spiral galaxy NGC7678 in the constellation Pegasus.
The supernova is located 15 West and  26 South from the center of the galaxy.
Two previous supernovae were discovered in the galaxy; SN 2002dp, on the  18th June 2002, and  SN 1997dc on the 5th August 1997.

Position (2000): RA 23 28 26.78, Dec +22 24 50.6

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