Re: [vsnet-chat 2241] PU Vul - Re: I have skipped the question. > What is NC(+E?) ? The type "NC" represents the GCVS classification. The type "NC" is assigned for "very slow novae". If someone consults the GCVS and its type explanation, it's not surprising he/she becomes convinced that PU Vul is a nova. +E represents the eclipsing nature. The deep fading in PU Vul is considered (though there have been other explanations) as an eclipse. But, if "NC" type objects are indeed novae, a question arises who made the "nova discovery" of V1413 Aql? Regards, Taichi Kato