GK Persei

GK Persei (also Nova Persei 1901) was a bright nova occuring in 1901 in Perseus. It reached a maximum magnitude of 0.2, the brightest nova of modern times until Nova Aquilae 1918.

Related Topics:
Nova - 1901 - Perseus - Magnitude - Nova Aquilae 1918

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It was discovered by Thomas David Anderson.

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Coordinates (J2000)

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• Right ascension: 03h31m12.0s
• Declination: +43°54'17"
 
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