Nova Muscae 2018

Nova Muscae 2018
The nova is located near the NW corner of Musca
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Musca
Right ascension 11h 26m 12.20s[1]
Declination −65° 31 08.6[1]
Other designations
Nova Mus 2018, PNV J11261220-6531086[1]
Database references
SIMBADdata

Nova Muscae 2018 (formerly PNV J11261220-6531086) is a bright nova in the constellation Musca, right ascension 11h 26m 15.16s, declination −65° 31 23.3 (J2000.0). It was discovered on January 14, 2018 by Rob Kaufman of Bright, Victoria, Australia with a magnitude of 7.0.[2]

As well as being observed optically, the nova was also detected at radio wavelengths using the Australia Telescope Compact Array.[3]

Nova Muscae 2018

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NOVA Mus 2018". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. "Alert Notice 609: Nova Muscae 2018 - PNV J11261220-6531086". Retrieved 2018-01-15.
  3. Ryder, S D; Kool, E C; Chomiuk, L. "Radio Detection of Nova Muscae 2018". The Astronomer’s Telegram. Retrieved 25 September 2018.

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