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PNV J17180658-3204279 in Sco

koji.mukai
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Fri, 01/19/2018 - 16:15

There is a report of another possible nova in Scorpius at Central Bureau of Astronomical Telegraphs:

http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J17180658-3204279.html

The presence of a transient seems well-established, and amplitude of eruption seems consistent with a nova - has anybody confirmed its nature spectroscopically yet?

Thanks - Koji

weo
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Wed, 01/31/2018 - 21:41
Nova Sco 2018 - AAVSO Alert Notice 612

AAVSO Alert Notice 612 announces and reports on Nova Sco 2018 = PNV J17180658-3204279. Please see the notice for details and observing instructions. 

Many thanks and Good observing!

Elizabeth Waagen, AAVSO HQ