Bright transient in M74 - PSN J01364816+1545310

Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Sat, 07/27/2013 - 01:08

A bright transient (12.4 U) has been detected and confirmed near M74; its nature is unknown. It appears on the CBAT Transient Objects Confirmation Page as PSN J01364816+1545310. Please see AAVSO Special Notice #368 for details.

Good observing  -  Elizabeth Waagen

Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
I confirm bright transient near M74

I am taking a series of images around UT 05:00 in BVRI at _very_ high airmass.  I confirm the presence of the object at the given position.   It is very blue.

                  Michael Richmond