Dear SN watchers, I have submitted an article (below) to CBAT. SN 2002ap is a unique object! --- K. Kinugasa, H. Kawakita, Gunma Astronomical Observatory (GAO); K. Ayani, T. Kawabata, Bisei Astronomical Observatory (BAO); and H. Yamaoka, Kyushu University, write: "Low-resolution spectra of SN 2002ap (IAUC 7810) are obtained on Jan 31.4 UT with GAO 0.65-m telescope (with GCS, range 380-750 nm) and on Jan 31.5 UT with BAO 1.01-m telescope (range 470-700 nm). Preliminary reduction reveals rather blue continuum with a steep decreace over 650-700 nm, and without any deep absorption or emission. Very broad (FWZI ~ 30 - 50 nm) and shallow depressions exist around 570 nm (deepest), 470 nm, and 620 nm. Overall feature resembles to that of a peculiar Ib/c SN (or "hypernova") 1997ef, but SN 2002ap is much bluer. The follow-up observation in all wavelength is strongly recommended for this unusual and nearby exploding object. The spectra can be seen at: http://vsnet.astron.pref.gunma.jp/images/gcs/SN2002ap.gif and http://vsnet.town.bisei.okayama.jp/bao/astro/sn/sn2002ap.gif . Sincerely Yours, Hitoshi Yamaoka, Kyushu Univ., Japan yamaoka@rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp