Alert Notice 291: 1348-63 Nova Centauri 2001 - possible nova in Centaurus

Active Dates: Oct. 1, 2001 – Oct. 3, 2001


Abstract:

William Liller photographically discovered a possible nova in Centaurus at magnitude 8.6 on images taken October 1.010 and 1.011 UT, using Tech Pan film and an orange filter. The discovery was confirmed with photoelectric photometry producing various magnitudes in U, B, V, R, and I bands.

Justification:

This nova was not seen at the location down to magnitude 11.0 on films taken by Liller on Sep. 19.00, indicating a significant increase in brightness

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V1039 Cen 9.10 NA/DQ:

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

B (Johnson), V (Johnson), u (Sloan), r (Sloan), i (Sloan)

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: William Liller; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #291)