Possible+SN+in+NGC+587


 * This has since been discounted and left for reference only. **

David Thomson, Geoff Regan, Brendan Martin of the Liverpool Astronomical Society Supernova Search (LASSS), report the discovery of an apparent Supernova in NGC 587 (mag 17.0 +/- 0.5) with a 0.5M reflector (1600mm effective focal length, F3.2) and unfiltered CCD camera on 2010 October 13.000648 (limiting mag approx 19.0) The new object is located at R.A. +01h32m32.7s, Decl. +35o21'25.6" (equinox 2000.0), which is approximately 0.6" West and 5.4" South of the centre of NGC 587. Nothing is present at this position on previous images from 2010 January 31.8744 (limiting mag approx 19.0), 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 images, can bee seen in the following URL:- http://datscope.wikispaces.com/Possible+SN+in+NGC+587 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 1.1 arc/sec pixel. Observatory location: Latitude +53o 16' 20", Longitude +2 56' 07" West.