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/ Horace Mann /



In memoriam Halton C. Arp (1927-2013).


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Nova Del 2013 (Variable star)
Also known as: Nova Delphinii 2013
Right ascension: h m Declination: ° '
Constellation: Delphinus
Date/time: 2013.08.15 22:00 UT
Equipment: 60x20 spotting scope
FoV: ' Magnification and filter(s): 20x
Seeing: 4/10 Transparency: 3/5
SQM: 20.00 m/as2 Temperature: 16°C
Humidity: low Wind: none
Sight: 1 - nothing spectacular
Difficulty: 1 - instantly visible, no dark adaptation or averted vision needed
Position: 3 - moderate, some starhopping needed
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Easily naked eye nova, observed with a handheld spotting scope at 20x.


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