[vsnet-alert 16668] PNV J13544700-5909080: possible nova (5.5 mag) in Centaurus

[Patrick Schmeer]

PNV J13544700-5909080

R.A. 13h54m47.0s, Decl. -59o09'08"  (J2000.0)
2013 Dec 2.692 UT: 5.5 mag (unfiltered) 

"2013 12 02.692
Possible new nova in Centaurus. Discovered by John Seach,
Chatsworth Island, NSW Australia. Instrument DSLR with 50 mm
f/1.0 lens. Visible on 6 images, limiting magnitude 11. Nothing
visible on image taken with same instrument on November 26.69 UT
2013 limiting magnitude 11. Nothing visible on variable star index,
DSS2-red, or minor planet checker."
http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J13544700-5909080.html

Clear skies,
Patrick