Nova V2540 Oph slowly continues to fade and become "redder". CCD Photometry: JAN 26.527 V=9.19, V-Rc=0.52 (two days after outburst report IAUC 7808) FEB 08.488 V=9.60, V-Rc=0.83 AUG 19.1147 V=11.33, V-Rc=0.85 SEP 04.0896 V=11.56, V-Rc=1.04 Comparison stars: TYC 6248 1077 1, V=9.94, Rc=9.63 and TYC 6248 794 1 V=9.77, Rc=9.68. Regards, Doug West