Nova in Sagittarius
Active Dates: April 21, 2009 – April 21, 2009
Abstract:
A nova was discovered in Sagittarius, subsequently named V5581 Sgr. The discovery was made by K. Nishiyama (Kurume, Fukuoka-ken, Japan) and F. Kabashima (Miyaki-cho, Saga-ken, Japan) on 2009 April 21.711 UTC. The nova reached a maximum magnitude of ~11.7 (unfiltered).
Justification:
The spectroscopy by Kinugasa et al. indicates a classical nova in the decline phase.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V5581 Sgr | 12.50 | N |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
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Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
No photometry filters provided
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: K. Nishiyama and F. Kabashima; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #395)