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Spectroscopic observations filed for transient AT 2026abza

Two separate observation runs for the astronomical transient were conducted during October 2026.

Arjun Nair
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Astronomers study transient AT 2026abza
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Observations have been obtained for the astronomical transient designated AT 2026abza. Spectroscopic readings were taken 3 October 2026 UT using the Kast spectrograph on the Lick Shane Telescope[1]. A second set of classification observations was collected 15 October 2026 UT using the KCWI instrument on Keck II[2]. Radial velocity measurements were used for detection of the object. Direct imaging was not achieved[3].
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  1. Spectroscopic observations of AT 2026abza were obtained on 2026 October 3 UT using the Kast spectrograph on the Lick Shane Telescope. · The Astronomer's Telegram
  2. Spectroscopic observations for classification were obtained 15 October 2026 UT using KCWI on the Keck II telescope. · The Astronomer's Telegram
  3. The object was detected using radial velocity measurements from the European Southern Observatory telescope spectrograph; direct imaging was not achieved. · Lenta.ruRussia
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