Alert Notice 541: V3661 Ophiuchi = Nova Oph 2016 = PNV 17355050-2934240

Active Dates: March 11, 2016 – March 16, 2016


Abstract:

Event : Nova in Ophiuchus. Independent discovery by Minoru Yamamoto (Okazaki, Aichi-ken, Japan, reported via H. Yamaoka, Kyushu University) and Yuji Nakamura (Kameyama, Mie, Japan, reported via Yamaoka). Discovery magnitude: ~10.6 on March 11, 2016. Coordinates (2000.0): R.A. 17 35 50.41 Dec. -29 34 23.8 (from VSX).

Justification:

The nova is somewhat faint, but observations of all types (visual, CCD, DSLR, spectroscopy) as instrumentation permits are strongly encouraged as it evolves.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V3661 Sgr 16.40 RRAB

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 #541)