Unusual Nova in Aquila: N Aql 2020 No. 2 = AT 2020qpq = PGIR20eig
Abstract:
A spectrum obtained by De et al. on 2020 August 2 UT using the SED Machine spectrograph on the Palomar 60-inch telescope shows the object to be a reddened classical nova.
Justification:
This nova is unusual in that it has been brightening for 20+ days. It is faint but it may keep brightening for some time as a Type B or C nova (or something else) so starting coverage now could be really valuable.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry, Spectroscopy
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASAS J055734+2020.2 | 10.74 | RRC|EC|ESD |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Cadence: Not Specified Resolution: 250 Desired SNR: 100 |
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
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Comparison Stars:
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Co-Authorship
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: Palomar Gattini-IR collaboration (PGIR); Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #713)