I think the supernova has been around for a while. This picture was taken on 4-1-05. I see it in this picture too. http://home.comcast.net/~dave.dockery/M51.htm Debbie

From: Chuck Hards <chuckhards@yahoo.com> Date: 2005/07/06 Wed PM 05:36:28 MDT To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: Re: [Utah-astronomy] My M51 photos -- SN?

Early discoveries are important so spectra can be taken as soon as possible. But Joe should submit it anyway, there are several prediscovery shots already posted on more than one site. It may help establish a timeline, and it will get Joe's name out there.

C.

--- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@cut.net> wrote:

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Joe: I haven't looked at your photo, but if you think it shows the SN, then by all means, you should send it to the appropriate clearing house for such discoveries. Sorry, I can't say who that would be, but maybe Patrick could help. Your photo may be more important than the "discovery" photo.

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