David's Astronomy Pages (Deep Sky)
Novae 2020

This page documents observations and images of novae with discovery dates in 2020
Novae  Name, discovery date, alias
Bullet Nova Per 2020 - Nova (2020-11-25),  V1112 Per
   

Nova Per 2020 - Nova (discovered 2020-11-25),  V1112 Per

Nova Per 2020 (Perseus)
Nova in Perseus discovered 2020/11/25.807
discovered independently by Seiji Ueda and Stanislav Korotkiy et al
AT2020abap (Type: CV) reported 2020/11/27.230 UT by PGIR
Alias: N Per 2020 , PGIR20fbf, TCP J04291888+4354233, TCP J04291884+4354232, V1112 Per
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2020-12-20 (T+25.2d)
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.3
Image
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, linear scale)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-12-20 23:09 UT (#840125-29)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - Sequence of Images (T+25.2  to +387.0d)
(Nova Discovery, T = 2020-11-25.807)
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2020-12-20 (T+25.2d)
Image below (2020-12-20.821) was taken 25.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.3
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2020-12-20 23:09 UT (#840125-29)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-02 (T+38.1d)
Image below (2021-01-02.956) was taken 38.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.4 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-02 22:57 UT (#843079-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-03 (T+39.2d)
Image below (2021-01-03.986) was taken 39.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +10.9 (brightening !)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-03 23:40 UT (#844091-92)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-06 (T+42.1d)
Image below (2021-01-06.892) was taken 42.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.4 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-06 21:24 UT (#846098-102)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-08 (T+44.0d)
Image below (2021-01-08.785) was taken 44.0 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +11.7 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-08 18:51 UT (#847063-67)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-11 (T+47.1d)
Image below (2021-01-11.862) was taken 47.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +12.7 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-11 20:45 UT (#848003-06)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-16 (T+52.0d)
Image below (2021-01-16.771) was taken 52.0 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.2 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-16 18:35 UT (#850012-16)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-18 (T+53.3d)
Image below (2021-01-18.068) was taken 53.3 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.4 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-18 01:43 UT (#851013-17)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-18 (T+54.2d)
Image below (2021-01-18.979) was taken 54.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.5 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-18 23:35 UT (#852019-23)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-22 (T+58.0d)
Image below (2021-01-22.856) was taken 58.0 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.8 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-22 20:38 UT (#853107-11)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-24 (T+59.2d)
Image below (2021-01-24.028) was taken 59.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.9 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-24 00:45 UT (#854252-56)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 (CV) - 2021-01-25 (T+61.1d)
Image below (2021-01-25.874) was taken 61.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.0 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-25 21:06 UT (#855062-63)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-01-31 (T+67.1d)
Image below (2021-01-31.917) was taken 67.1 days after discovery of 2020abap
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude ? (fading)
Poor quality image (single frame/ bright sky background)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-01-31 22:02 UT (#856118)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-01 (T+68.1d)
Image below (2021-02-01.894) was taken 68.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.5 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-01 21:33 UT (#857111-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-10 (T+77.1d)
Image below (2021-02-10.899) was taken 77.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.0 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-10 21:40 UT (#858044-47)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-19 (T+85.2d)
Image below (2021-02-19.003) was taken 85.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.2 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-19 00:09 UT (#860033-37)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-22 (T+89.0d)
Image below (2021-02-22.811) was taken 89.0 days after discovery of of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-22 19:32 UT (#861011-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-25 (T+91.3d)
Image below (2021-02-25.083) was taken 91.3 days after discovery of of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.2 (brightening ?)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-25 02:04 UT (#862012-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-25 (T+92.0d)
Image below (2021-02-25.840) was taken 92.0 days after discovery of of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-25 20:13 UT (#863006-09)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-27 (T+94.2d)
Image below (2021-02-27.988) was taken 94.2 days after discovery of of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (flat ?)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-27 23:49 UT (#865108-10)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-28 (T+95.0d)
Image below (2021-02-28.810) was taken 95.0 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (flat ?)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-02-28 19:30 UT (#866005-08)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-03-05 (T+100.0d)
Image below (2021-03-05.826) was taken 100.0 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.2 (brightening)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-05 19:55 UT (#867004-08)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-03-13 (T+108.1d)
Image below (2021-03-13.888) was taken 108.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.94
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-13 21:23 UT (#869026-30)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-03-16 (T+111.1d)
Image below (2021-03-16.892) was taken 111.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.84
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-16 21:29 UT (#871031-35)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-03-22 (T+117.1d)
Image below (2021-03-22.894) was taken 117.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.7 (brightening !, near second peak)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-22 21:32 UT (#874033-37)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-02-03-24 (T+119.1d)
Image below (2021-03-24.943) was taken 119.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.7 (brightening ?)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-24 22:43 UT (#875057-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-03-30 (T+124.2d)
Image below (2021-03-30.006) was taken 124.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  
Measured magnitude +14.48
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-03-30 00:13 UT (#877088-92)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-01 (T+127.1d)
Image below (2021-04-01.956) was taken 127.1 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.5 (brightening)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-01 23:01 UT (#879062-66)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-11 (T+137.1d)
Image below (2021-04-11.944) was taken 137.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.25 (brightening)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-11 22:47 UT (#882036-38)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-12 (T+138.1d)
Image below (2021-04-12.901) was taken 138.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.3 (turning/flat)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-12 21:43 UT (#883017-21)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-13 (T+139.2d)
Image below (2021-04-13.981) was taken 139.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.3 (flat)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-13 23:38 UT (#884080-84)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-14 (T+140.1d)
Image below (2021-04-14.945) was taken 140.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.32 (flat)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-14 22:47 UT (#885041-44)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-15 (T+141.1d)
Image below (2021-04-15.929) was taken 141.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.33 (flat)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-15 22:22 UT (#886032-36)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-16 (T+142.1d)
Image below (2021-04-16.934) was taken 142.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.31 (flat)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-16 22:29 UT (#887012-15)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-21 (T+146.2d)
Image below (2021-04-21.014) was taken 146.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.0 (rising again ?)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-21 00:21 UT (#888038)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-25 (T+150.2d)
Image below (2021-04-25.019) was taken 150.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +13.9 (rising again ?)
Poor quality skies / low transparency
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-25 00:31 UT (#890060-61)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-04-25 (T+151.1d)
Image below (2021-04-25.936) was taken 151.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.2 (falling)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-04-25 22:33 UT (#891030-34)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-05-05 (T+161.1d)
Image below (2021-05-05.943) was taken 161.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.3 (falling)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-05-05 22:42 UT (#894019-22)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-05-06 (T+162.1d)
Image below (2021-05-06.948) was taken 162.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +14.35 (falling)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
90s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-05-06 22:47 UT (#895004)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-07-24 (T+241.2d)
Image below (2021-07-24.993) was taken 241.2 days after discovery of Nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.1 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-07-24 23:56 UT (#902043-46)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-08-28 (T+275.2d)
Image below (2021-08-28.028) was taken 275.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (fading)
Image
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-08-28 00:46 UT (#909124-27)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-01 (T+279.3d)
Image below (2021-09-01.105) was taken 279.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.25 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-01 02:36 UT (#910120-24)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-07 (T+285.3d)
Image below (2021-09-07.131) was taken 285.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.3 (falling)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-07 03:14 UT (#911125-29)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-08 (T+286.2d)
Image below (2021-09-08.048) was taken 286.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.35 (falling)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-08 01:14 UT (#912132-36)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-20 (T+298.3d)
Image below (2021-09-20.144) was taken 298.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.35 (falling slowly)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-20 03:33 UT (#914188-92)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-22 (T+300.2d)
Image below (2021-09-22.025) was taken 300.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.4 (falling slowly)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-22 00:41 UT (#915205-09)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-25 (T+303.4d)
Image below (2021-09-25.161) was taken 303.4 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.4 (falling slowly)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-25 03:56 UT (#916062-66)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-09-28 (T+306.3d)
Image below (2021-09-28.078) was taken 306.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.4 (flat / falling slowly)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-09-28 01:58 UT (#917249-52)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-10-05 (T+313.4d)
Image below (2021-10-05.162) was taken 313.4 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.35 (rising again ?)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-10-05 03:58 UT (#921251-55)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-10-15 (T+323.3d)
Image below (2021-10-15.120) was taken 323.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.4 (flat / fading slowly)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-10-15 02:58 UT (#925130-33)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-10-25 (T+333.3d)
Image below (2021-10-25.063) was taken 333.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.6
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-10-25 01:36 UT (#927087-91)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-11-17 (T+356.2d)
Image below (2021-11-17.039) was taken 356.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.7 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-11-17 01:01 UT (#934093-96)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-12-17 (T+387.0d)
Image below (2021-12-17.835) was taken 387.0 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.9 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-12-17 20:06 UT (#943060-64)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2021-12-28 (T+398.1d)
Image below (2021-12-28.938) was taken 398.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.95
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2021-12-28 22:36 UT (#945065-68)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-01-01 (T+402.0d)
Image below (2022-01-01.811) was taken 402.0 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.0 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-01-01 19:32 UT (#947043-44)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-01-03 (T+404.1d)
I
mage below (2022-01-03.933) was taken 404.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.95 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-01-03 22:29 UT (#948074-78)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-01-17 (T+418.0d)
Image below (2022-01-17.835) was taken 418.0 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.03 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-01-17 20:07 UT (#955007-10)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-01-20 (T+421.1d)
Image below (2022-01-20.889) was taken 421.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +15.99
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-01-20 21:25 UT (#956074-78)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-01-21 (T+422.1d)
Image below (2022-01-21.881) was taken 422.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.04 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-01-21 21:14 UT (#957120-24)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-02-27 (T+459.1d)
Image below (2022-02-27.944) was taken 459.1 days after discovery of
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.31
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-02-27 22:43 UT (#978072-75)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-03-01 (T+461.1d)
Image below (2022-03-01.938) was taken 461.1 days after discovery of of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.25 (fading)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-03-01 22:34 UT (#980103-07)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-03-05 (T+465.1d)
Image below (2022-03-05.863) was taken 465.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.25
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-03-05 20:47 UT (#982050-54)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-03-17 (T+477.1d)
Image below (2022-03-17.924) was taken 477.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.37
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-03-17 22:16 UT (#987066-70)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-03-18 (T+478.2d)
Image below (2022-03-18.958) was taken 478.2 days after discovery of  nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.45
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-03-18 23:03 UT (#988014-18)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-03-19 (T+479.1d)
Image below (2022-03-19.925) was taken 479.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.20
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter
2022-03-19 22:17 UT (#989026-30)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-08-20 (T+632.3d)
Image below (2022-08-20.080) was taken 632.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.83
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
2 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-08-20 01:57 UT (#1029096-97)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-09-02 (T+645.3d)
Image below (2022-09-02.062) was taken 645.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (faded but still visible) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.82
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-09-02 01:34 UT (#1035147-51)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-09-15 (T+658.3d)
Image below (2022-09-15.121) was taken 658.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.90
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-09-15 02:58 UT (#1037078-81)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-10-01 (T+674.3d)
Image below (2022-10-01.130) was taken 674.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.11
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-10-01 03:10 UT (#1043021-24)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-10-26 (T+700.1d)
Image below (2022-10-26.922) was taken 700.1 days after discovery of
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.17
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-10-26 22:13 UT (#1049033-37)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-10-31 (T+704.2d)
Image below (2022-10-31.015) was taken 704.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.07
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-10-31 00:27 UT (#1051028-32)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-11-05 (T+709.2d)
Image below (2022-11-05.044) was taken 709.2 days after discovery of
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.12
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-05 01:07 UT (#1054195-99)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-11-06 (T+710.2d)
Image below (2022-11-06.008) was taken 710.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.39
Anomalously dim ?
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-06 00:15 UT (#1055248-52)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-11-07 (T+711.3d)
Image below (2022-11-07.107) was taken 711.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (brightening ?) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.06
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-07 02:38 UT (#1056042-46)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-11-12 (T+716.2d)
Image below (2022-11-12.055) was taken 716.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading slowly?) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.02 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-12 01:23 UT (#1057258-62)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-11-28 (T+733.1d)
Image below (2022-11-28.910) was taken 733.1 days after discovery of
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.22
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-11-28 21:54 UT (#1064196-98)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2022-12-26 (T+761.1d)
Image below (2022-12-26.881) was taken 761.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.37
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2022-12-26 21:13 UT (#1075284-88)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2023-09-05 (T+1013.3d)
Image below (2023-09-05.115) was taken 1013.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.74
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-05 02:51 UT (#1139170-74)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2023-09-21 (T+1029.3d)
Image below (2023-09-21.087) was taken 1029.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.77
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-09-21 02:11 UT (#1147146-50)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2023-12-05 (T+1105.2d)
Image below (2023-12-05.961) was taken 1105.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.95
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
4 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2023-12-05 23:10 UT (#1172088-92)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-01-06 (T+1137.1d)
Image below (2024-01-06.910) was taken 1137.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (fading) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.80 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-01-06 21:56 UT (#1179108-12)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-02-21 (T+1182.2d)
Image below (2024-02-21.008) was taken 1182.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (brightening ?) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +16.36* (Clear Filter)
* +16.36 is judged to be a superious value and is not consistent with the trend decline
from +17.80 in preceeding observation to +18.03 & +17.97 in the following 2 observations
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-02-21 00:18 UT (#1187107-11)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-02-21 (T+1183.2d)
Image below (2024-02-21.986) was taken 1183.2 days after discovery of nova
Nova (brightening ?) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +18.03 (Clear Filter)
Magnitude value confirms that the +16.36 measurement in previousr observation
(T+1182.2d) is very likely to be a superious reading.
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-02-21 23:46 UT (#1188114-18)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-02-22 (T+1184.1d)
Image below (2024-02-22.908) was taken 1184.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (very faint) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +17.97 (Clear Filter)
Magnitude value confirms that the +16.36 measurement in earlier observation
(T+1182.2d) is very likely to be a superious reading.
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-02-22 21:53 UT (#1189066-70)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-08-03 (T+1347.1d)
Image below (2024-08-03.953) was taken 1347.1 days after discovery of nova
Nova (very faint) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +18.38 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-08-03 22:58 UT (#1222008-10)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 - 2024-09-11 (T+1385.3d)
Image below (2024-09-11.103) was taken 1385.3 days after discovery of nova
Nova (very faint) is shown by white cross hairs.  Measured magnitude +18.24 (Clear Filter)
Image
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped)
5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter
2024-09-11 02:37 UT (#1240179-83)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
Nova Per 2020 (V1112 Per) Spectra (T+275.2d)
Very dim spectra, but H-beta and H-alpha emission lines are apparent
Image
CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped)
4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter
2021-08-28 00:52 UT (#909128-32)
12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME
Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
 
 

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