Nova in Ophiuchus - TCP J17394608-2457555

Active Dates: May 8, 2017 – May 11, 2017


Abstract:

Event: Nova in Ophiuchus. Discovered by Koichi Itagaki (Yamagata, Japan). Discovery magnitude: magnitude 13.6 (CCD, unfiltered, using 0.20-m f/3.0 reflector + CCD). Discovery date: 2017 May 08.7511 UT. Coordinates (2000.0): R.A. 17 39 46.10 Decl. -24 57 55.8 (from VSX). Spectra: Spectroscopy indicating that TCP J17394608-2457555 is an FeII nova (highly reddened) was obtained 2017 May 11.15 UT by S. C. Wiliams (Lancaster) and M. J. Darnley (LJMU) (ATel #10366).

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
TCP J07463511-0746335 14.30 UGSU

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:

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Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Koichi Itagaki; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #576)