Nova spectrum evoloution

Forums Variable Stars PNV J00425895+4126279 Nova spectrum evoloution

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Robin Leadbeater
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Hi George,

It might yet develop features in the spectrum so it will be worth keeping an eye on over the next couple of weeks. In classical novae the H alpha emission lines are relatively strongest after maximum. For example this animation of Nova Del 2013 by amateur Paolo Berardi covering the first week

http://quasar.teoth.it/html/spectra/novadel_15_21.gif

Cheers

Robin