Possible+SN+in+NGC+3126

__** Please note that this has since been discounted and left for reference only **__

Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society Supernova Search (LASSS), report the discovery of an apparent Supernova in NGC 3126 (mag 17.0 +/- 0.5) with a 0.5M reflector (1160mm effective focal length, F2.32) and unfiltered CCD camera on 2011 February 8.0725 (limiting mag approx 19.0) The new object is located at R.A. +10h08m22.53s, Decl. +31o51'30.5" (equinox 2000.0), which is approximately 1.9" East and 16.6" South of the centre of NGC 3126. Nothing is present at this position on previous image from 2011 January 10.047 (limiting mag approx 18.5), or on Digitized Sky Survey plates. No minor planets have been identified at this position for the date and time stated. Images of the apparent Supernova, and previous reference image, can bee seen in the following URL:- http://datscope.wikispaces.com/Possible+SN+in+NGC+3126 CCD uses a Sony ICX249AL EXview CCD, Spectral response: QE is of the order of 30% at 400nM, 70% from 470nM to 650nM. Images are 20 seconds, Bin 1. Image scale is 2.32 arc/sec pixel. Observatory location: Latitude +53o 16' 20", Longitude +2 56' 07" West.