Alert Notice 402: Nova in Ophiuchus
Active Dates: Aug. 16, 2009 – Aug. 17, 2009
Abstract:
A nova event has been observed in Ophiuchus, designated V2672 Oph. The nova was first discovered by K. Itagaki on August 16, 2009.
Justification:
This nova presents an opportunity to understand the broad Balmer lines of hydrogen observed, which exhibit an FWHM of 8000 km/s, and to study the photometric evolution of a highly reddened nova.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry, Spectroscopy
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2672 Oph | 10.00 | NA |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
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:
Not provided
Additional Submission Location:
Not provided
Forum URL
N/A
Notes:
Principal Investigator: N/A; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #402)