Australian amateur astronomer Peter Marples (b. 1958) discovered the supernova 2008fa in NGC 6722. He lives in Loganholme, Queensland, and is a very active member of the Southern Astronomical Society. The name was suggested by T. Urata and I. Makino.
Avastatud: 20-1-1993 Avastamiskoht: Oohira Avastajad: Urata, T.