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Nova Sagittarii 2003 Number 2 - N Sgr 03#2

We have been informed by the IAU Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (IAU Circular 8204) of the discovery of a nova in Sagittarius by Nicholas Brown, Quinns Rocks, W. Australia, at magnitude 9.2 on T-Max films taken on September 17.52 UT using a 135-mm f/2 camera lens.

September 19, 2003: Nova in Sgr - N Sgr 03#2

Below is a spectrum of N Sgr 03#2 by Maurice Gavin taken on September 29, 2003.

Below is a 7 second exposure with C-14@ f/4 (Optec FR) CCDV image by John Sanford from the Starhome Observatory. The UT date of the image is 9-23-2003 05:00.

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Below is a CCDV image by Paolo Correli of the Mandi Observatory in Pagnacco, Italy. The UT date of the image is 09-20-2003 19:15. North is up and East is to the left.

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Below is a 65 sec CCDV image by Bruce Gary using a ST-8xe 14-inch Celestron SCT. The UT date of the image is 9-19-2003 02:36.

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Below is a CCDV image by Doug West of the new possible nova taken with an 8" SCT + ST-9E CCD + V band filter. The UT date of the image is 09-19-2003 02:02.

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Below is a CCDV image by Ron Royer of the new possible nova. The UT date of the image is 09-19-2003 04:38:36.

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