[vsnet-alert 9769] Re: OT_J111218-353837 (new optical transient)

[Masayuki Suzuki]

>> "Pi of the Sky automatic trigger has detected a new object on the sky
>> at (2000) RA = 11 12 18, DEC = -35 38 37. No known variable star or
>> minor planet is present at this position.
> 
>   The images definitely show the outbursting nature of the object.
> To my eyes, the field looks blank down to the 20 mag.
> No ROSAT source is present.
> The object again looks like an outbursting dwarf nova with
> a very large amplitude.  Further detailed observations are strongly
> urged.
> 
>   Please use the name OT_J111218-353837 for reporting in the meantime.



I took images of OT_J111218-353837 remotely (Mayhill, NM) 
with 0.25-m f/3.4 reflector + CCD on Dec. 23.47 UT .

OT_J111218-353837
RA= 11h 12m 17.41s, DEC= -35o 38' 28.9" (equinox 2000.0)
V mag = 12.9  (Dec. 23.47 UT)


image available (temporarily) at
http://homepage2.nifty.com/mtnsuzuki/OT_J111218-353837_071223.jpg


Best Regards,
Masayuki Suzuki (Utsunomiya, Japan)