V357 Muscae was a bright nova (Nova Muscae 2018) in the constellation Musca.[2] It was discovered on January 14, 2018 by Rob Kaufman of Bright, Victoria, Australia with a magnitude of 7.0.[3]
As well as being observed optically, the nova was also detected at radio wavelengths using the Australia Telescope Compact Array.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c “NOVA Mus 2018”. SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ Kazarovets, E. V.; Samus, N. N. (2018). “Novae in 2018: Official Announcement of GCVS Names”. Peremennye Zvezdy. 38 (5): 5. Bibcode:2018PZ…..38….5K.
- ^ “Alert Notice 609: Nova Muscae 2018 – PNV J11261220-6531086”. Retrieved 2018-01-15.
- ^ Walter, Frederick M. (2016). “Nova Mus 2018 (PNV J11261220-6531086) Is Forming Dust”. The Astronomer’s Telegram. 11298: 1. Bibcode:2018ATel11298….1W.
- ^ Ryder, S D; Kool, E C; Chomiuk, L. “Radio Detection of Nova Muscae 2018”. The Astronomer’s Telegram. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
Sources
- PNV J11261220-6531086: nova (7 mag) in Musca (discovered by Rob Kaufman)
- CBAT “Transient Object Followup Reports”
- CBET 4472 “NOVA MUSCAE 2018” (access limited)
- “Alert Notice 609: Nova Muscae 2018 – PNV J11261220-6531086”
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