Nova in Ophiuchus - N Oph 2018 No. 3 = PNV J17422408-2053088

Active Dates: July 8, 2018 – Aug. 13, 2018


Abstract:

A Fe II-type galactic nova discovered by the Brazilian Transient Search (BraTS) on August 8, 2018, using an astrograph and CCD camera.

Justification:

Observations of all types (visual, CCD, DSLR, PEP, spectroscopy) and multiple bands, particularly BVI, are strongly encouraged as the nova evolves.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
LMCN 2018-05a 12.10 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: C. Jacques, J. Barros, E. Pimentel, and P. Holvorcem; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #647)