[vsnet-alert 15702] Bright (mag 12) supernova in NGC 428 confirmed

[Patrick Schmeer]

The new object has been confirmed by
Alain Maury ("brighter than the galaxy")
and Arto Oksanen ("about V=12.1").
 
Stan Howerton's Facebook posting:
"If confirmed, renowned southern supernova
hunter Stu Parker has discovered a very
bright supernova in NGC 428. Unfortunately,
it is low in morning twilight."
http://www.bosssupernova.com/-%20New%20Folder/NGC428%20discovery.jpg

No updates yet here:
http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J01125492+0058457.html

Clear skies,
Patrick