Spectroscopic Classification of ASASSN-15jp

ATel #7557; E. Falco, J. Irwin, P. Challis, R. Kirshner (Harvard-Smithsonian CfA), J. L. Prieto (Diego Portales; MAS), K. Z. Stanek (Ohio State)
on 23 May 2015; 23:11 UT
Credential Certification: Jose L. Prieto (jose.prietok@mail.udp.cl)

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We obtained an optical spectrum (range 350-760 nm) of ASASSN-15jp (ATel #7546) on UT May 22.2 with the F. L. Whipple Observatory 1.5-m telescope (+ FAST). The spectrum shows a blue continuum and weak broad lines. ASASSN-15jp is likely a young Type II SN.