[vsnet-alert 3224] possible nova in Aql

[Akimasa Nakamura <a-nakamu@mx2.nisiq.net>]

Dear vsnet members,

Akira Tago (Tsuyama, Japan) discovered a possible nova on two films
obtained at July 13.558 and 13.560 UT:

R.A.  19h07m40s  Decl. +12 32'15" (J2000)  mag 8.8

The photographs were taken by himself using a 55mm (f/3) lens and
T-max 400 film (unfiltered).  He also notes that no star is visible
at the position on the films taken on July 5 (limiting mag. is 11),
and July 9 (10.5).

Taichi Kato (Kyoto Univ.) points out there is no known variable star
nor IRAS source, which is likely to reach 8th mag., at the position.

I (Nakamura) have just observed this object, and confirmed its existence.
The following position was obtained from two CCD frames taken with a 60cm
(f/5.8) Ritchey-Chretien telescope at the Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory:

July 14.513UT
19h07m36.90s  +12 31'26.2"  (J2000)

Could someone take a spectrum of this object?

Best regards,
Akimasa Nakamura
Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory


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