Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Sep 23 - 03:30

Uploaded

2026 Sep 23 - 10:09

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

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

Exposure

10 x 10 sec image, 50 x 10 seconds spectrum

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tauri 2026

Title

Nova Tauri 2026: Spectrum

About this image

Brief clear spell this morning to continue monitoring the nova. Details in the Forum post.

A: July 23rd 2026 Zwicky Transient Facility. Before outburst.

B: September 23rd 2026, home. V-may ~11

C: Spectrum with some wavelengths in nanometers.

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