1750+18 Supernova 1998bp in NGC 6495
Active Dates: April 29, 1998 – May 1, 1998
Abstract:
Guy Hurst reports the discovery of a supernova by Mark Armstrong in NGC 6495. Unfiltered CCD images showed the supernova at magnitude 14.8 on April 29, 1998. Spectroscopic confirmation established it as a peculiar Type Ia supernova near maximum light.
Justification:
To study the peculiar Type Ia supernova 1998bp and monitor its brightness evolution.
Requested Data Types:
Spectroscopy, Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN 1998bp | 14.80 | SN Ia |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
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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Additional Submission Location:
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Forum URL
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: Mark Armstrong; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #248)