Times to see Nova from Hobart

Analog6 (Odille) · #1 15-12-2013, 11:18 AM

I have now moved to Tasmania (from Sept). What time can I start watching to see the nova, as it looks as if it MAY be fine tonight - or at least holes inthe clouds.

I'm at Glenorchy (42.8331° S, 147.2758° E) but have blockages to the south, will have to drive down to Taroona or somewhere.

Merlin66 (Ken) · #2 15-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Around midnight, it should be high enough to see clearly - clouds permitting!

cometcatcher (Kevin) · #3 15-12-2013, 04:07 PM

Near full moon at midnight though. Just before dawn would avoid the moon just for tonight.

glenc (Glen) · #4 15-12-2013, 04:07 PM

Odille it is visible all night from Hobart.

mithrandir (Andrew) · #5 15-12-2013, 04:40 PM

Odille, it never gets below about 12 deg in altitude where you are. That would be at close to 21:30 tonight, but nautical twilight isn't until 22:04 and astronomical twilight 23:00. At that time it will be near 14 deg.
Your best time would be before astronomical twilight at 03:11 with altitude 34 deg. Certainly no later than nautical twilight at 04:07.