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# amateur astronomer

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Watch: The Dubliner exploring the universe from his homemade observatory

Dave Grennan has discovered two asteroids, and three supernovae from the shed in his back garden.

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Aug 27th 2021, 8:00 PM

5 incredible supernovas captured in space (and how you could spot one too)

Colour and light.

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Feb 8th 2015, 10:15 AM