TNS Classification Report No. 12405 [ 2022TNSCR1237....1G ]

Date Received (UTC): 2022-05-09 17:23:24
Sender: Mariusz Gromadzki
Group: WTFU

Mariusz Gromadzki report/s a classification of object: AT 2022bhu

Type: Varstar

Remarks: Spectrum shows stellar continuum affected by Galactic and Interstellar extinction with absorption lines of hydrogen (Balmer series), He I and few diffuse interstellar bands. Halpha shows narrow emission inside absorption profile. This suggests that the transient is a brightening of an early Be-type stars.

The following Classification spectrum was provided:

Obsdate: 2022-04-27 20:37:34
Instrument: RSS
Telescope: Southern African Large Telescope

Remarks: Approximate flux calibration.

Details of the object and its spectra can be viewed here: https://www.wis-tns.org/object/2022bhu