Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tau 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Aug 22 - 02:30

Uploaded

2026 Aug 22 - 04:11

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM CMOS camera, no filter
20cm, 9 degree objective prism

Exposure

20 x 10 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tauri 2026

Title

Nova Tau 2026: Spectrum

About this image

After several days of cloud, a spectrum of the nova in clear skies this morning. The hydrogen Balmer series now goes down to H epsilon at 397nm and iron emission lines are becoming clearer. There visibility may be helped by the increasing altitude of the nova and the fact that part of the telescope aperture isn't cut off by the observatory wall anymore...!

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