Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 23:34
The IAU CBAT TOCP has a report of a possible nova in Sgr = PNV J18250860-2236024
R.A. 18h25m08.60s Decl. -22°36'02.4" (J2000.0)
8.7 mag (unfiltered) on 2014 January 26.857 UT
It was discovered by Furuyama and has been confirmed by Noguchi. Details are at:
http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J18250860-2236024.html
Folow-up, particularly spectroscopy to determine the nature of this object, is needed.
Many thanks and good observing - Elizabeth Waagen, AAVSO HQ
My
Hi friends,
My observation:
2014 Jan 28.3264, m = 10.1 (using 99 and 102, Tycho-2 stars, 180mm reflector)
AAVSO Alert Notice 497 has been issued on Nova Sgr 2014 = PNV J18250860-2236024. This Alert Notice also contains an Erratum regarding AAVSO Alert Notice 496 on V745 Sco.
Good observing! Elizabeth Waagen, AAVSO HQ