Spiral galaxy Messier 95 (M95) on March 26, 2012 showing SN2012aw (below arrow right of center) which was first observed 10 days earlier.
Image taken using the 32-inch Schulman telescope on Mt. Lemmon, AZ. Data capture and initial image reduction by Adam Block, further processing and LRGB creation by JDS in CCDStack and Photoshop.
Compare to prior image in 2009.
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