Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Sagittae 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Aug 25 - 22:00

Uploaded

2026 Aug 26 - 00:04

Objects

Spectrum

Equipment

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

Exposure

45 x 5 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Sagittae 2026

Title

Nova Sagittae 2026: Spectrum

About this image

Quick look spectrum of the nova in Sagitta. Strong continuum with weak absorption and emission lines in contrast to strong absorption lines seen in other spectra in the field of view. (112 x 74 arc minutes)

More details in the Forum post for the nova.

Files associated with this observation

Nova_Sag_spectrum_20260825_text.jpg (1.3 MB)

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