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:
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Photometry Filters:
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Comparison Stars:
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Co-Authorship
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: Ulisse Munari; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #424)