Alert Notice 560: TCP J18102829-2729590 = Nova in Sagittarius [V5855 Sgr]

Active Dates: Oct. 20, 2016 – Oct. 20, 2016


Abstract:

A nova was discovered in Sagittarius, designated as TCP J18102829-2729590, indicating a classical nova in its early optically thick stage.

Justification:

Observations of all types (visual, CCD, DSLR, spectroscopy) and all bands as instrumentation permits are strongly encouraged as the nova evolves.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
V5855 Sgr 7.70 NA

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

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

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: N/A; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #560)