SN 1996bk in NGC 5308
SN 1996bk in NGC 5308 Mazza's and Pesci's SN candidate in NGC 5308 has been designated as SN 1996bk according to IAUC No. 6491.
13h 46m 57s.98 +60o 58' 12".9 (J2000.0, measured by J. Mackey)
type: a spectrum by J. Huchra and L. Macri on Oct. 15.1 UT suggests type Ia about a week past maximum.
Regards,
Taichi Kato
About the SN 1996bk : I observed this object on October 13 & 14 1996 with my 30.5-cm Schmidt Cassegrain at 436x. The SN is a difficult object close to the nucleus of the galaxy. Two estimates with the sequence of RR UMa were made. October 13.8 : 13.9, October 14.8 : 14.1, thse estimates were submitted to the AAVSO. The galaxy itself is elongated and seen edge-on, about magnitude 11 visually.
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