V5668 Sagittarii

V5668 Sagittarii
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 18h 36m 56.84s
Declination −28° 55′ 39.8″
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.3 (max)
Other designations
Nova Sagittarii 2015 b, PNV J18365700-2855420
Database references
SIMBADdata

V5668 Sagittarii was a bright nova in the constellation Sagittarius discovered by John Seach of Chatsworth Island, New South Wales, Australia on March 15[1] and which peaked at magnitude of 4.3 in late March 2015.[2][3]

Coordinates: 18h 36m 56.84s, −28° 55′ 39.8″

References

  1. ↑ Elizabeth O. Waagen. "Alert Notice 512: Nova Sagittarii 2015 No. 2 = PNV J18365700-2855420 [V5668 Sgr]". aavso.org. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
  2. ↑ Christopher Watson, Christopher, Watson. "VSX : Detail for V5668 Sgr". aavso.org. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
  3. ↑ "Nova Sagittarii: What a Long, Strange Fade It's Been - Sky & Telescope". skyandtelescope.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.


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