Observation by Nick James: Nova Cas 2021 and M52

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Nick James

Observer

Nick James

Observed

2021 Mar 19 - 21:25

Uploaded

2021 Mar 19 - 22:03

Objects

M52
Nova Cas 2021

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 23^h24^m
Dec: +61°27'
Position angle: -0°01'

Field size

0°33' × 0°40'

Equipment

FLI6303 + Celestron HD11

Exposure

9x60s + 6 x 60s

Location

Chelmsford, UK

Target name

Nova Cas 2021

Title

Nova Cas 2021 and M52

About this image

This bright nova has risen to mag 7.5 and is easily visible in binoculars just below the open cluster M52. This is a two-field mosaic showing both objects.

Files associated with this observation

NCas2021_20210319_2116_ndj.jpg (1.1 MB)

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Jeremy Shears, Mike Harlow, David Basey, Gary Poyner, Mr Leonard Entwisle, Ron Johnson, Callum Potter, Peter Carson

Comments

Nick James, 2021 Mar 20 - 09:26 UTC

This nova has been designated V1405 Cas on CBET 4945.

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