Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 15:28:54 -0400 From: "W.Liller" <wliller@compuserve.com> Subject: Nova candidate Hola everyone - There seems to be a new stellar object at (2000) R.A. 18h 02.4m, Dec. -25d 18'. It appears on three photos taken at U.T. Sept. 15.1102, 15.1227 and 15.1241 with an 80mm f/1.4 lens, orange filter and Kodak TP film; its magnitude is approximately 8.5. Nothing brighter than mag 11.5 appears on two photos taken at U.T. Sept. 11.12. Note that the magnitude is very uncertain owing to severe light pollution produced by the 8-day-old moon about 8.5 degrees away. I'd appreciate your confirmation -- or whatever -- since the weather here in Vina del Mar has been very unstable. I will, however, try to get a spectrum, an improved position and some CCD magnitudes tonight. All the best to all, William Liller