Nova Cephei 2013 (Variable star)
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Right ascension: 23h 9m
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Declination: 60° 52'
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Constellation: Cepheus
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Date/time: 2013.02.07 18:30 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 22'
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Magnification and filter(s): 167x
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Seeing: 5/10
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Transparency: 4/5
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SQM: 20.8 m/as2
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Temperature: 1°C
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Humidity: dry
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Wind: gusts
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Sight: 2 - minor details, somewhat interesting
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Difficulty: 2 - easily visible, some dark adaptation needed, averted vision might add to details
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Position: 3 - moderate, some starhopping needed
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
The new star was discovered by the Japanese amateur astronomers Koichi Nishiyama and Fujio Kabashima on 02/02/2013. I've measured its brightness at 12.7m. Can be found just to the west from the nice open cluster NGC 7510. Exact coordinates are: RA=23h 8m 36s, Dec=60° 51' 48".
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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