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SN 2011fe

Welcome to the AAVSO's special webpage devoted to SN 2011fe!

SN 2011fe is the brightest supernova as seen from Earth in nearly 20 years.  It's a rare event that astronomers around the world are excited about -- it's not only a beautiful spectacle, it may also teach us new things about supernovae and the universe that we live in.  Here you'll find information on what SN 2011fe is, why astronomers around the world are watching it, and most importantly, how you can make your own observations and help create a scientific record of this supernova!

AAVSO in Espacio Profundo Radio (Deep Space Radio)

Starting on Friday, May 13th, the AAVSO will have a section on the radio show "Espacio Profundo Radio", that's on the air every Friday between 20 and 21 GMT. The program is sponsored by Espacio Profundo, one of the most popular astronomy websites in Latin America.

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AAVSO en Espacio Profundo Radio

A partir del viernes 13 de mayo, la AAVSO tendrá una sección en el programa Espacio Profundo Radio, que se emite todos los viernes entre las 20 y 21 GMT. El programa es conducido por Cristina Ruffa y auspiciado por Espacio Profundo, una de los sitios web más conocidos en el ámbito latinoamericano.

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