Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Sep 18 - 03:00

Uploaded

2026 Sep 18 - 05:20

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

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

Exposure

78 x 10 seconds

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tau 2026

Title

Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

About this image

Continuing to monitor the nova every clear morning. P-Cygni profiles still visible after they reappeared a few days ago.

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