Affiliation
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
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
I just reduced data from early AM on 4-12 (Eastern US) and have it at V mag = 9.869. Posting data now...
Brad
Yes it has brighten by 0.8 magnitude in 24hrs:
2015 April 12.798ut 10.2v
2015 April 13.781ut 9.4v
Paul Camilleri
CMQ
Hi
Vis.
. PNV J17291350-1846120
2015 Apr. 14.46875
Mg: 9.30
Salvador Aguirre
ASA