Monitoring and Study of V2672 Oph

Active Dates: Aug. 16, 2009 – Sept. 14, 2010


Abstract:

V2672 Oph (Nova Oph 2009) was discovered by Koichi Itagaki in outburst on August 16, 2009. It peaked at about magnitude 12, and rapidly faded. Low- and medium-resolution spectroscopy showed broad, prominent H_alpha emission with FWHM 11500 km/s on top of a featureless, but very red, continuum.

Justification:

The rapid fading indicates a very bright nova, placed at a great distance essentially on the opposite side of the galaxy from the Sun. Its similarities to the recurrent nova U Sco, which is a progenitor for type Ia supernovae, makes it a critical target for ongoing study. The recurrent nova classification, if confirmed, gives V2672 Oph high scientific value, especially in archival research, photometric recalibration, and future monitoring for potential outbursts.

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:

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Additional Submission Location:

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Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Ulisse Munari; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #424)