1805-30 Nova Sagittarii 2001 No. 3

Active Dates: Sept. 3, 2001 – Sept. 6, 2001


Abstract:

Independently discovered by Alfredo Pereira and William Liller, this apparent nova in Sagittarius was visually discovered by Pereira on September 5, 2001, and photographically by Liller on September 3, 2001. Follow-up observations were made by various astronomers, confirming the nova.

Justification:

To observe the characteristics of the nova in Sagittarius, understand its brightness changes, and study the emission lines.

Requested Data Types:

Spectroscopy, Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V4740 Sgr 6.50 NA

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Cadence: Not Specified

Resolution: 250

Desired SNR: 100


Spectroscopy Lines:

H-alpha (6563.0 Å)

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: Alfredo Pereira, William Liller; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #289)