T Scorpii

T Scorpii

Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Cygnus
Right ascension h
Declination ° ′ ″
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.8Max.
Min.
Characteristics
Astrometry
Other designations

T Scorpii, or Nova 1860 AD was a nova in the Globular cluster Messier 80. It was discovered on 21 April 1860 by Arthur von Auwers at Koenigsberg Observatory.[1] It was at magnitude 7.5 at discovery, reaching a maximum of magnitude 6.8, outshining the whole cluster.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Steinicke, Wolfgang: Observing and Cataloguing Nebulae and Star Clusters, Cambridge University Press, 2010 ISBN 978-0-521-19267-5 page 148
  2. ↑ Stoyan, Ronald et al, Atlas of the Messier Objects, Cambridge University Press, 2008 ISBN 978-0-521-89554-5 page 275