V838 Mon new spectrum by M. Fujii M. Fujii (Fujii Bisei Observatory) presents the following spectrum of V838 Mon taken on Feb. 9 and 14. http://vsnet1.harenet.ne.jp/~aikow/v838mon_09_14.gif The Balmer emission lines are getting weaker as the object fades. This is contrary to the behavior seen in most novae.