Spectral Classification of MASTER J174041.78+272632.4
ATel #4228; J. M. Silverman, D. P. Cohen, and A. V. Filippenko (University of California, Berkeley)
on 30 Jun 2012; 04:00 UT
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Credential Certification: Alexei V. Filippenko (alex@astro.berkeley.edu)
Subjects: Optical, Variables
We report that inspection of a CCD spectrum (range 340-1000 nm), obtained on June 27.4 UT with the Shane 3-m reflector (+ Kast spectrograph) at Lick Observatory, shows that MASTER J174041.78+272632.4 (ATel #4213) is a Galactic variable star. Hydrogen Balmer absorption superposed with weak, narrow emission is detected at redshift 0. The spectrum roughly resembles that of a B[e] star.
