Nova Oph 2015 = PNV J17291350-1846120

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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Thu, 04/02/2015 - 16:10

AAVSO Alert Notice 516 gives information on the new nova in Ophiuchuis, Nova Oph 2015 (PNV J17291350-1846120).

Good observing,

Elizabeth Waagen, AAVSO HQ

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None
Brightening rapidly

Seems to be a spike in the brightness of N Oph 2015 in the last 24 hours.  Last night I made it out V ~ 9.9 from green channel of DSLR image while tonight V ~ 9.5 (15:02, 13 Apr 2015 UT), getting close to brightness of AAVSO 94 comp star. 

Rob Kaufman, KBJ

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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
9.30 Vis. PNV J17291350-1846120

Hi

Vis.

. PNV J17291350-1846120

2015 Apr. 14.46875

 

 Mg: 9.30

 

Salvador Aguirre

ASA