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)