Nova in Scorpius - PNV J16521887-3754189 [V1657 Sco]

Active Dates: Feb. 1, 2017 – Feb. 12, 2017


Abstract:

Nova in Scorpius [V1657 Sco] was discovered by Hideo Nishimura in Shizuoka-ken, Japan, with a magnitude 11.7 CCD unfiltered observation. Spectroscopy indicates it is an He/N nova. Observations of all types and in all bands are encouraged as the nova evolves.

Justification:

Observations of all types (visual, CCD, DSLR, spectroscopy) and all bands as instrumentation permits are strongly encouraged as the nova evolves.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V1657 Sco 12.70 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: Hideo Nishimura; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #568)