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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 2049      2004 Oct 22 14.15UT
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise,  Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP,England.Telephone/FAX(01256)471074Int:+441256471074
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SUPERNOVA 2004eu IN MCG +07-5-39
On 2004 October 6, Tom Boles of Coddenham, England e-mailed us to report 
detection of a possible supernova of magnitude 17.3 in MCG +07-5-39 
recorded on unfiltered CCD images with a 0.35-m Schmidt-Cassegrain 
during searches for the UK Nova/Supernova Patrol.

The measured position from images of October 6.203UT and 6.89OUT is:
RA 02h 20m 34.86s DEC +41 34' 18.5" (2000), 2.1"W and 7.9"S of the 
centre of the host galaxy.

Tom added that the suspect was not present on his images of 2003 Dec 28 
and 2004 Sept 15 to a limiting magnitude of 19.5. It was also absent 
from DSS II red (1987.801 limiting mag 21.0) and blue
plates (1989.686 limiting mag 21.5).

The object has been designated supernova 2004eu and announced on IAUC 
8417. Congratulations to Tom on the discovery of his 78th supernova.

SUPERNOVA 2004ev IN ESO 459-G13
Discovery by Puckett and Newton of a possible supernova (IAUC 8417):
SN      2004 UT        R.A.  (2000.0)  Decl.   Mag.     Offset
2004ev   Oct.  6.54   19 20 31.78  -28 55 14.9 18.2 21.4"E,  3.8"S

THE ASTRONOMER 40th ANNIVERSARY MEETING, 2004 OCTOBER 9
Taking into account advance bookings, those who turned up on the day and 
our catering team, 70 people were involved in the 2004 event. Thanks to 
everyone who supported us on our 40th anniversary meeting and we have 
received considerable feedback, all positive.

I am pleased to say that every speaker has either already submitted or 
has agreed to provide a summary or detailed article on their talk which 
we will publish in 'The Astronomer' over the coming months. This should 
help those who were unable to attend as well as act as a refresher for 
others who were there on the day.

Guy M Hurst