V603 Aquilae

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V603 Aquilae (or Nova Aquilae 1918) was a bright nova occurring in Aquila in 1918.

It reached a magnitude of −1.4, and was the brightest nova of modern times.

It is believed by some astronomers to have possibly been the Star of Bethlehem described in the Bible. [1]

[edit] Coordinates

• Right ascension: 18h 48m 54.6s
• Declination: +00° 35’ 03"

[edit] External links

• http://www.otticademaria.it/astro/Costellazioni/st_aql.html