ASASSN-16ma
| ASASSN-16ma | |
|---|---|
 ASASSN-16ma (upper center) near its peak brightness and Venus (lower right) | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Supernova type | Nova |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Right ascension | 18h 20m 52.25s |
| Declination | −28° 22′ 12.1″ |
| Discovery date | October 26, 2016 |
| Peak magnitude (V) | 5.4 |
ASASSN-16ma was a bright nova in the constellation Sagittarius discovered by All Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae, which peaked at magnitude of 5.4 in early November of 2016.[1] It is one of the brightest novae in recent history, and the brightest since V5668 Sagittarii in 2015. Being in one of the densest regions of the sky (the galactic core) it is nearly impossible to determine the culprit system, but due to the nature of the nova, a white dwarf and giant star binary system is the most likely origin.
Coordinates: 
18h 20m 52.25s, −28° 22′ 12.1″
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