1844-21 Nova Sagittarii 1994 [V4332 Sgr]
Active Dates: Feb. 24, 1994 – Feb. 24, 1994
Abstract:
We have been informed the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (IAU Circular 5942) that S. S. Hayashi (National Astronomical Observatory, Tokyo, Japan) reports that Minoru Yamamoto (Okazaki, Aichi, Japan) discovered a nova in Sagittarius on P-MAX 400 film on February 24.85 UT at photographic magnitude 8.9 and on February 25.84 at photographic magnitude 8.5. The object was confirmed by K. Hirosawa (Aichi, Japan), who reported the brightness on February 25.85 at visual magnitude 8.5 and provided the position for the nova: R.A. 18h 47m 30s Decl. -210 21.0' (1950).
Justification:
Observe the nova using the provided finder chart and report observations to AAVSO Headquarters for informing the astronomical community.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V4332 Sgr | 8.00 | V838MON |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Not Requested |
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
V (Johnson)
Comparison Stars:
No comparison stars provided
Co-Authorship
Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.
Additional Observer Input:
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Additional Submission Location:
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Forum URL
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: S. S. Hayashi; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #181)