Psn J20344424+6011359 = Supernova 2017eaw in NGC 6946
Abstract
P. Wiggins, Tooele, UT, USA, reports his discovery of a possible supernova (mag about 12.8) on an unfiltered CCD frame taken on May 14.238 UT using a 0.35-m f/5.5 reflector near Erda, Utah. The new object is located at R.A. = 20h34m44s.24, Decl. = +60d11'35".9 (equinox 2000.0), which is about 153" northwest of the center of NGC 6946. The discovery image was posted at website URL http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/ paw/ngc6946-1.jpg. Wiggins notes that nothing was visible at this position on an image taken on May 12. The variable was designated PSN J20344424+6011359 when it was posted at the Central Bureau's TOCP webpage; it has also received the designation SN 2017aew via the new IAU designation website (http://wis-tns.weizmann.ac.il/) for supernovae.
- Publication:
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Central Bureau Electronic Telegrams
- Pub Date:
- May 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017CBET.4390....1W