From: Guenther.Neue@t-online.de (Guenther.Neue) Subject: Re: AstroAlert: Bright (5-6 mag) likely nova in Sgr Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:47:42 +0200 Observation of Nova Sgr 2002 Nr.3 (V4743 Sgr) 23.Sep. 18:30 UT Nova appeared as bright as SAO 187584 and noticably less bright than SAO 187519 in 7 x 50 binoculars. Sky was exceptionally clear so that the low position in the sky presented no problem. Limiting magnitude near nova was 8.0. Using the magnitudes given on S.Otero's finder chart this translates to 6.24m. Uncertainty is estimated as +-0.05m. Guenther Neue Dortmund, Germany guenther.neue@t-online.de --- object YYYYMMDD(UT) mag code SGRV4743 20020923.771 6.24 GNe (Guenther Neue)