Re: [vsnet-alert 2104] Faint object in Triangulum > During a supernova photographic patrol inside the Abell's Galaxy Cluster > 262, we found an stellar object in this position: > > Ep. 2000.0 R.A.: 01h 51m 13.3s, DEC: +3606' 00" > > The photographs are: > > Aug 23.2 UT, 15 min exp, Mv=15.0, Magnitude limit was 15.5 > Aug 27.1 UT, 20 min exp, Mv=13.7, Magnitude limit was 16.0 > Aug 31.1 UT, 13 min exp, Mv=14.0, Magnitude limit was 14.5 By assuming the mean radial velocity of Abell 262 as 5000 km/s, expected supernova maxima woul be SN Ia: 15.8 SN II: 17.8 There is neither IRAS nor RXS counterpart. The maximum observed magnitude may therefore suggests a galactic eruptive object such as a dwarf nova. Observers are strongly urged to monitor this object, try to obtain time-resolved photometry and spectroscopy in order to reveal its nature. Regards, Taichi Kato