Nova in Scutum = V659 Sct (N Sct 2019 = ASASSN-19aad, TCP J18395972-102541)

Active Dates: Oct. 29, 2019 – Nov. 1, 2019


Abstract:

This alert notice reports the discovery and observations of the Nova in Scutum, designated V659 Sct. The nova was discovered by multiple observers and by the ASAS-SN survey, with a range of magnitudes reported. Spectroscopy and various types of photometric observations are encouraged as the nova evolves.

Justification:

Observations of all types (visual, CCD, DSLR, PEP, spectroscopy) and multiple 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
BMAM-V659 17.60 M

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 #683)