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)