Nova Del 29/10/13

[Gasman]

Hi

Nova Del getting fainter now. AA5 puts it at mag 11.96 but Balmer lines still visible!

and its spectrum

cheers

Steve

[jnp]

Great to see you still monitoring this Steve. I'm running out of time with my limited view of the western sky.

I think the peak between H beta and H gamma might be iron. From spectra I took yesterday, the helium seems to be stronger relative to the H beta.

John

[oldfrankland]

Good stuff, Steve.  The last time I was able collect spectra of Nova Del was November 2nd.  Very similar spectra to yours.  The nova is still in the nebula stage so O and N are dominant along with He and H-balmer lines.  Between the moon and poor weather, I have not been able to try again  --  so much for sunny California.

Look forward to seeing more of your spectroscopy, Steve.

Starry Nights...please!

Jim Ferreira

Livermore CA