V357 Muscae Explained

V357 Muscae was a bright nova (Nova Muscae 2018) in the constellation Musca.^[1] It was discovered on January 14, 2018 by Rob Kaufman of Bright, Victoria, Australia with a magnitude of 7.0.^[2]

As well as being observed optically, the nova was also detected at radio wavelengths using the Australia Telescope Compact Array.^[3]

See also

• List of novae in the Milky Way galaxy

Sources

• PNV J11261220-6531086: nova (7 mag) in Musca (discovered by Rob Kaufman)
• CBAT "Transient Object Followup Reports"
• CBET 4472 "NOVA MUSCAE 2018" (access limited)
• "Alert Notice 609: Nova Muscae 2018 - PNV J11261220-6531086"

Notes and References

1. 2018PZ.....38....5K . Novae in 2018: Official Announcement of GCVS Names . Peremennye Zvezdy . 38 . 5 . 5 . Kazarovets . E. V. . Samus . N. N. . 2018 .
2. Web site: Alert Notice 609: Nova Muscae 2018 - PNV J11261220-6531086. 2018-01-15.
3. Web site: Ryder . S D . Kool . E C . Chomiuk . L . Radio Detection of Nova Muscae 2018 . The Astronomer’s Telegram . 25 September 2018.