Dear Vsnet Fan I am Minoru Yamamot, Okazaki,Aich,Japan. I discovered a possible nova in Cas on Aug.26.567UT at mag 9.2 on a T-Max400 exposure with a 200mm f/4.0 lenz and PO0 filter. The position is R.A.=01h02m11s, Decl.=53d46' equinox 1950.0. The corresponding 2000.0-position is R.A.=01h05m09s Decl.=53d46'. The magnitude estimates: Jul 24<10. Can someone please confirm a nova or a known variable ? Regards, Minoru Yamamoto (hfb02670@niftyserve.or.jp)