Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tauri 2026: Image

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Aug 28 - 03:00

Uploaded

2026 Aug 28 - 05:17

Objects

Nova Tau 2026

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Constellation

Taurus

Field centre

RA: 05^h22^m
Dec: +23°36'
Position angle: -2°07'

Field size

1°29' × 1°04'

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM CMOS, no filter

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tauri 2026

Title

Nova Tauri 2026: Image

About this image

Lots of cloud about but just managed to find a gap for a quick image.

Much better conditions later for a spectrum.

Files associated with this observation

Nova_Tau_2026_image_20260828.jpg (636.7 kB)

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