wpo - Nova Sgr 2001 #2 = V4739 Sgr

vsnet-alert 6468: Nova Sgr 2001 No. 2 [2001 Aug 27]   The position is   R.A. 18h24m46.062s  Decl. -30o00'39.64"  (J2000.0)
The nova was discovered visually by Alfredo Pereira of Cabo da Roca - Portugal on 2001 Aug 26 using 14x100 binoculars.

Nova Scorpius'01 Nova Aquila'01 Nova 1917 = CI Aql  my main spectroscopy page
           VSNET  Nova webpage     The Astronomer VS webpage      Nova Sgr 2001#2 2 x 2.5 deg starchart

  2001 Aug 28: WPO image of starfield and lo-res spectrum of this nova extremely low on the southern meridian with a gibbous moon shining direct into optics.  Ha and Hb prominent despite poor seeing - spectra curved by atmospheric refraction; stars vertical ovals!
 

text & images copyright - Maurice Gavin - WPO - 2001

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