La Silla-QUEST detection and FLOYDS classification of LSQ12cpf as a SN Ia near maximum
Abstract
We report the discovery of a Type Ia SN on May 23.99 UT (at a discovery magnitude of R = 16.4), as part of the La Silla-QUEST (LSQ) transient survey. Photometry is calibrated to the USNO-B1.0 catalog. The source's position is RA = 14:47:48.48, DEC = +01:03:06.10 (J2000). A spectrum was taken with the FLOYDS spectrograph on May 30 UT showing that LSQ12cpf is a Type Ia SN near maximum light. An SDSS spectrum of the host galaxy indicates a redshift of z=0.029.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- June 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012ATel.4147....1S
- Keywords:
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- Optical;
- Supernovae;
- Transient