10-Year-Old Girl Discovers a Supernova

A ten-year old girl from Canada has discovered a supernova, making her the youngest person ever to find a stellar explosion. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada announced the discovery by Kathryn Aurora Gray of Fredericton, New Brunswick, (wonderful middle name!) who was assisted by astronomers Paul Gray and David Lane. Supernova 2010lt is a [...]

Source: http://www.universetoday.com/82152/10-year-old-girl-discovers-a-supernova/

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