Swift observation of Nova Ophiuchi 2018 No.2 = PNV J17140261-2849237 = TCP J17140253-2849233
Abstract
The nova candidate PNV J17140261-2849237 = TCP J17140253-2849233 was discovered by H. Nishimura, T. Kojima, K. Nishiyama and F. Kabashima. A. Takao reports the transient (9.5mag) visible at unfiltered images obtained on 2018-03-10.753 UT. Spectroscopic observations with the 2m Liverpool Telescope confirmed the transient to be a Fe II type nova (ATel #11398).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- March 2018
- Bibcode:
- 2018ATel11409....1S
- Keywords:
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- Nova