Alert Notice 250: 1726-19 Nova Ophiuchi 1998 [V2487 Oph]

Active Dates: June 15, 1998 – June 18, 1998


Abstract:

Kesao Takamizawa discovered a nova in Ophiuchus on June 15, 1998, at photographic magnitude 9.5. This nova, confirmed by various observers and spectroscopic observations, was not visible in previous patrol exposures up to magnitude 15. The nova's position was confirmed by multiple sources, and accompanying charts are available to guide further observations.

Justification:

To observe and report the findings of the newly discovered nova in Ophiuchus.

Requested Data Types:

Spectroscopy, Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
Nova SMC 01 11.25 NA

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Cadence: Not Specified

Resolution: 250

Desired SNR: 100


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:

Not provided

Additional Submission Location:

Not provided


Forum URL

N/A


Notes:

Principal Investigator: Kesao Takamizawa; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #250)