[vsnet-alert 2175] Confirmation needed: suspected SN in NGC 6239

[Hitoshi YAMAOKA <yamaoka@rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp>]

Dear all,

  Our domestic observer has reported that an apparent supernova (about
13.3 mag) has been detected in NGC 6239.  The reported position is
R.A.=16h50m05s.7, Decl.=+42o44'23" (J2000.0), which is quite near to
the center of the galaxy.  He also report that no known asteroid were
there in his observation time, and no star was found at this position
in his reference image and the Cernegie atlas.  

  NGC 6239 is SBb galaxy with bright core and some blobs.  It is about
on the same distance as Virgo, so it can become 12 mag or so if it is
of type Ia.  And if so, it is quite important to confirm the earlier
for gamma-ray observation and in any other wavelength.  This is the
reason to do the wide confirming request.

  Thank you in advance,

Hitoshi Yamaoka, Taichi Kato

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