Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tau 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Aug 25 - 02:30

Uploaded

2026 Aug 25 - 04:37

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM CMOS camera
20cm, 9 degree objective prism

Exposure

45 x 10 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tau 2026

Title

Nova Tau 2026: Spectrum

About this image

Latest spectrum of the nova for the record. Emission lines are becoming more prominent now the nova is fading. It was near V-mag 10.9 when this spectrum was taken.

It's interesting to compare the spectrum above with one taken by Robin Leadbeater the day before which shows the same features (but with the atmospheric 'Telluric' bands in the red/IR removed)..

For updates check the Forum posts for this object.

Files associated with this observation

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