1157+62 Supernova 1994W in NGC 4041

Active Dates: July 29, 1994 – Aug. 31, 1994


Abstract:

We have been informed by the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (IAU Circ. 6042) of the visual discovery of a supernova in NGC 4041 by G. Cortmi and M. Villi, Valbura, Italy, on July 29.85 UT at about magnitude 13.5. The 1950 position of NGC 4041 is: RA = 11h 59.6m Dec = +62deg 25'.

Justification:

The supernova was not seen down to limiting magnitude 14.5 on July 11.8 UT. Confirmed by R. Barbon and U. Munari at Asiago Astrophysical Observatory and A. Bragaglia at Bologna Astronomical Observatory on their CCD images of July 30.9 UT. Further confirmation by C. Pollas and L. Zongli on panchromatic film obtained on July 30.90 UT at Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
SN 1994W 13.50 SN II-P

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

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Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

V (Johnson)

Comparison Stars:

No comparison stars provided


Co-Authorship

Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.

Additional Observer Input:

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: G. Cortmi and M. Villi; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #189)