NOVA SAGITTARII 2001 No. 2 The USNO-A2.0 star closest to this nova (which will presumably receive the variable star designation V4739 Sgr): R.A. 18h24m46.062s Decl. -30o00'39.64" (J2000.0) r= 17.5 b= 19.4 This star is 1.4" north of the nova position. On the DSS-2 red image a very faint star (mag 20?) is visible 1" SW of the USNO-A2.0 star. The prenova??? Regards, Patrick P.S.: Yes, that's Alfredo's second nova discovery. On 1999 Dec. 1 he found Nova Aql 1999 No. 2 = V1494 Aql. Congratulations to him!!!