Norwegian Astronomical Society - Variable Star Section Observation of Nova Cygni 2001 No. 2 on Aug. 24 UT Observer: Arild Moland (MNL, AAVSO observer intitials). Location: Oppegaard, Norway. Instruments: 31.8-cm (12.5") f/4 reflector (M316). Magnitude references: Tycho-1 V-magnitudes (from B. Andresen chart at http://vsnet.nvg.org/org/taf/nyheter/nova_cyg3.jpg ). Observation: Visual, step estimates. Contitions: Strong haze. Observation of Nova Cygni 2001 No. 2 on Aug. 28 UT Object YYYYMMDD(UT) Mag Obs Instrument Ref CYGV2275 20010824.913 9.7 MNL M318;51x TYC1 Estimate: Nova appeared 1-2 steps (0.1-0.2 mag.) brighter than TYC/GSC 3596-0822. Yours sincerely, Bjorn H. Granslo