Bright nova in Sco: V1723 Sco (= N Sco 2024 = PNV J17261813-3809354)

Active Dates: Feb. 10, 2024 – Feb. 13, 2026


Abstract:

A bright nova, V1723 Sco, has been discovered independently by Andrew Pearce and Yukio Sakurai. Observations are ongoing to study its evolution.

Justification:

The nova offers an opportunity to observe various stages of stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis. Observations of all types (visual, CCD/CMOS, DSLR, spectroscopy) and multiple bands as instrumentation permits are recommended.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V1723 Cyg 13.20 EA/SD

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

He II (4686.0 Å), H-beta (4861.0 Å), H-alpha (6563.0 Å)

Photometry Filters:

B (Johnson), V (Johnson), r (Sloan), i (Sloan)

Comparison Stars:

Finder charts with comparison stars may be created using the AAVSO Variable Star Plotter (VSP, https://apps.aavso.org/vsp/).


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: Fred Walter; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #849)