> V838 Mon is thought to be very similar to FG Sge, V605 Aql > or V4334 Sgr; you can look at the ADS/Simbad papers on > those objects. However, the jury is still out as there > are a number of differences, making this a very > fun star to follow. So this is not a nova. V445 Pup is also one of these objects, isn't it? Regards, Sebastian. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://vsnet.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 20/02/02