Re: New Possible Nova in Sgr The field of the new possible nova in Sgr was observed by the OGLE II team (Udalski et al. 1997, Acta Astron. 47, 319). No variable star at this location has been reported (field: OGLE II BUL-SC14, Wozniak et al. 2002, Acta Astron. 52, 129). Together with the lack of a bright 2MASS counterpart, the object is most likely a nova (or an eruptive object). Regards, Taichi Kato