Hanjie Tan (Astronomical Institute of Charles University), Mi Zhang, Guoyou Sun, Jingyuan Zhao (Xingming Observatory), Quanzhi Ye , Xing Gao (Xingming Observatory), report the discovery of a possible supernova (mag approximately 18.32) on several 120-s survey image (limiting mag about 19.0) taken by Xing Gao at Xingming Observatory #3 (N88) around Oct. 09.83030 UTC using unfiltered CCD and PAT telescope (0.3-m f/3.6 reflector). The transient approximately located at R.A.=00h24m54.98s +45d10’06”.1 (equinox 2000.0). Which is about 14.1″ west and 15.4″ north of the center of the UGC 235. Nothing is visible at this position on archival images. Discovery images can be found at: http://xjltp.china-vo.org/xm75ht.html
XM75HT C2021 10 09.83030 00 24 54.98 +45 10 06.1 18.32 G N88
Discovery image taken by N88 on Oct. 09.83030 UTC,2021 | PS Image |