  We present spectropolarimetry of the Type Ic supernova SN 2002ap and give a
preliminary analysis: the data were taken at two epochs, close to and one month
later than the visual maximum (2002 February 8). In addition we present June 9
spectropolarimetry without analysis. The data show the development of linear
polarization. Distinct polarization profiles were seen only in the O I \lambda
7773 multiplet/Ca II IR triplet absorption trough at maximum light and in the
Ca II IR triplet absorption trough a month later, with the latter showing a
peak polarization as high as ~2 %. The intrinsic polarization shows three clear
position angles: 80 degs for the February continuum, 120 degs for the February
line feature, and 150 degs for the March data. We conclude that there are
multiple asymmetric components in the ejecta. We suggest that the supernova has
a bulk asymmetry with an axial ratio projected on the sky that is different
from 1 by of order 10 %. Furthermore, we suggest very speculatively that a high
velocity ejecta component moving faster than ~0.115c (e.g., a jet) contributes
to polarization in the February epoch.
