Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Aquila 2026 Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Jul 12 - 22:30

Uploaded

2026 Jul 13 - 06:33

Objects

Nova Aql 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

12 inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM Bin 3 x 3, No filter
26cm, 3 degree objective prism

Exposure

4 x 30 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nove Aquila 2026 = V2104 Aql

Title

Nova Aquila 2026 Spectrum

About this image

Quick look spectrum of the nova using a 3 degree objective prism. 28 x 42 arc minute field cropped from the full 112 x 75 arc minute view.

Red and north to the right. Strong emission lines of H alpha at 656nm and OI at 777nm.

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n_aql_spectrum_20260712_4x30secx10_crop.jpg (94.8 kB)

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