Observation by Paul Mettam: Nova Sagitta / V488 Sge

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Paul Mettam

Observer

Paul Mettam

Observed

2026 Aug 26 - 21:30

Uploaded

2026 Aug 27 - 07:34

Objects

Nova Sge 2026

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Constellation

Sagitta

Field centre

RA: 19^h45^m
Dec: +18°22'
Position angle: +3°22'

Field size

1°02' × 0°56'

Equipment

4"R f5 Atik Infinity

Exposure

5 x 4"

Location

Long Eaton

Target name

NOVA SAGITTA 2026

Title

Nova Sagitta / V488 Sge

About this image

Estimated at mag. 7.2 - slight fade from yesterday?

Files associated with this observation

NSGE2026-8-26_2130.jpg (951.7 kB)

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