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IV. CONCLUSIONS.
- Monitor the target galaxies, at various windows of opportunity, at least
twice per month.
- Become familiar with the Galactic star field, so instant recognition of
any intruder star would become apparent.
- In programs involving CCD imaging devices....take "base images" to
compare with later monitorings of a particular galaxy.
- After careful scrutiny of a new suspect (checking for asteroids,
variable stars, HII regions, etc.) request confirmation of the suspect from
the International Supernovae Network and follow the ISN guidelines to determine if your suspect is a bonafide
supernova.
Although no figures are available on the negative observations that occured
in this area during the past two years (to indicate a SNe "hit rate"), I
would have to infer that the rate would be considerably improved if more
discipled visual/CCD searching in this area were undertaken.
Good luck and good Hunting.....
V. REFERENCES
- Shapley-Ames Catalog: (Carnegie Inst. of Washington, 1981)
- Third Revised Catalog of Galaxies (RC3): Harold G.
Corwin,[machine-readable version](CalTech, Ca, 1991)
- Megastar Sky Program: E.L.B. Software, 8910 Willow Meadow, Houston,TX.
77031(private correspondance)(current version).
- Asiago Supernovae Catalog: [machine-readable version](Univ. of Padova,
Asiago, Italy, 1996)
Steve H. Lucas (e-mail:76620.1721@compuserve.com)
November 28, 1996
Completed December 16, 1996
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