Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Sep 07 - 02:35

Uploaded

2026 Sep 07 - 04:06

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI 6200MM CMOS camera, no filter
20cm diameter, 9 degree objective prism

Exposure

18 x 10 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tauri 2026

Title

Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

About this image

Latest spectrum of the nova taken in poor conditions with thin, high cloud and moonlight. Not much change since my last spectrum taken during the lunar eclipse on 28th August.

AAVSO data shows that after dipping to V-mag 11 it is now back up to V-mag 9.6.

Field of view 63 x 28 arc minutes with north and red to the right.

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