V1935 Centauri
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 14h 37m 21.77s[1] |
| Declination | −58° 47′ 40.0″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.2 (at discovery)[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Variable type | Nova[1] |
| Other designations | |
| Nova Centauri 2025, PNV J14372177-5847400, V1935 Cen[1] | |
V1935 Centauri, also known as Nova Centauri 2025, is a bright nova in the constellation Centaurus discovered by John Seach on 22 September 2025.[1] At the time of its discovery, it had an apparent visual magnitude of 6.2, which is just invisible to the naked eye.[1]
Fermi detected gamma-rays prior to the discovery at the September 21.50-21.75 bin.[3] Swift observed the Nova on 2025-09-23.64 and detected a bright source of hard x-rays at the position of the nova. The early detection might indicate a symbiotic nature of the host binary system. Alternatively the nova may be unusually fast in clearing up its ejecta.[4]
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Nova V1935 Centauri / Nova Centauri 2025 / PNV J14372177-5847400
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Nova V1935 Centauri / Nova Centauri 2025 / PNV J14372177-5847400
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20. September vs 26. September 2025 : Nova V1935 Centauri
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g Seach, John; Guido, E.; Rocchetto, M.; Izzo, L.; Pearce, A.; Amorim, A.; Kaufman, R.; Kazarovets, E. (23 September 2025). "V1935 CENTAURI = NOVA CENTAURI 2025 = PNV J14372177-5847400". Central Bureau Electronic Telegrams (5611): 1.
- ^ "Download Data". aavso.org. AAVSO. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Cheung, C. C.; La Mura, G.; Marti-Devesa, G.; Longo, F. (23 September 2025). "Fermi-LAT Gamma-ray Detection of the Nova in Centaurus PNV J14372177-5847400". The Astronomer's Telegram. 17414: 1. Bibcode:2025ATel17414....1C.
- ^ Sokolovsky, Kirill; Page, Kim; Aydi, Elias; Chomiuk, Laura; Craig, Peter; Molina, Isabella; Sokoloski, Jennifer; Linford, Justin; Mukai, Koji (24 September 2025). "Early Swift-XRT detection of heavily-absorbed shock-powered X-rays from nova V1935 Cen = PNV J14372177-5847400". The Astronomer's Telegram. 17418: 1. Bibcode:2025ATel17418....1S.