A Supernova from the Catalina Sky Survey
ATel #1510; A. J. Drake, S. G. Djorgovski, R. Williams, A. Mahabal, M. J. Graham (Caltech); E. C. Beshore, S. M. Larson (LPL/UA); E. Christensen (Gemini Observatory);
on 6 May 2008; 00:27 UT
Credential Certification: Andrew J. Drake (ajd@cacr.caltech.edu)
Subjects: Optical, Request for Observations, Supernovae, Transient
We have detected a likely Supernova in Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) images obtained at the
Mt. Bigelow 0.7m Catalina Schmidt Telescope on 5 May 2008 UT. The transient is unresolved,
and at the following J2000 coordinates:
For finding charts and discovery images please see: http://voeventnet.org/feeds/ATEL/CSS.
The object is near the edge of galaxy FGC 1965 (z=0.0362, g ~ 17.4, r ~ 16.8, i ~ 16.4, (m-M) = 35.9).
The transient is consistent with a supernova at this distance. The CSS discovery observations consist
of four images spanning ~ 30 minutes. The object is also clearly seen in images taken on 31 March,
7 April, 13 April, 28 April UT. It was not present in earlier CSS images including those taken on
4 March UT. The transient is not seen in archival PQ or SDSS images covering this location.
Spectroscopic follow-up is requested.
All stationary CSS optical transients are detected and published as VOEvents in real-time
at http://voeventnet.org/feeds/Catalina.shtml and here http://voeventnet.caltech.edu/feeds/Catfeed.xml (RSS)
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