Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Tau 2026: Image and spectrum

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Oct 11 - 03:30

Uploaded

2026 Oct 12 - 09:31

Objects

Nova Tau 2026
Spectrum

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM CMOS camera, no filter
20cm diameter, 9 degree objective prism

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Tau 2026

Title

Nova Tau 2026: Image and spectrum

About this image

Continuing to monitor the nova whenever possible. No significant changes since my previous effort on 8th October and the V-mag remains near 11.

As always, other spectra are available...! The nearest to this date are from the BAA database on 10th October and the ARAS database on 6th October, although they only cover the region from H alpha to H beta.

The image covers a field of ~32 x 24 arc minutes with north up. The spectrum has north right.

Files associated with this observation

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