Observation by Mike Harlow: Nova Sagittae 2026

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Mike Harlow

Observer

Mike Harlow

Observed

2026 Oct 13 - 19:00

Uploaded

2026 Oct 14 - 12:20

Objects

Nova Sge 2026
Spectrum

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Constellation

Sagitta

Field centre

RA: 19^h44^m
Dec: +18°23'
Position angle: -1°43'

Field size

1°15' × 0°56'

Equipment

12inch F/3.6 astrograph
ASI6200MM CMOS camera, no filter
26cm diameter, 3 degree objective prism

Location

Ipswich, UK

Target name

Nova Sagittae 2026

Title

Nova Sagittae 2026

About this image

A quick check on the nova as it continues to fade; now down to V-mag 12.5. A relatively wide field image with a low resolution spectrum inset.

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