Comp star for V5666 Sgr (Nova Sgr 2014)

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Tue, 05/27/2014 - 06:07

I was just examining some new images of V5666 Sgr, and I discovered a small planetary nebula that is partially blended with the 12.6 comp star for the nova.  The PN appears brightest in the V band.  This star should not be used as a comp star.

Bob

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planetary nebula

Hi Bob,

This is PN H 1-67, or Hen 2-398.  Nice catch!  It shows up on the 5-second exposures from OC61.  I agree that another comp star should be chosen.

Arne