[vsnet-alert 20234] TCP J18102829-2729590: possible nova (10.7 mag) in Sagittarius

[Patrick Schmeer]

TCP J18102829-2729590  (N:)

Discoverer: Koichi Itagaki (Yamagata, Japan)

R.A. 18h10m28.29s  Decl. -27°29'59.0"  (J2000.0)
2016 Oct. 20.3828 UT, 10.7 mag (CCD, unfiltered)

http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J18102829-2729590.html

Two Initial Gaia Source List stars (of 20 mag)
are less than 1" from the reported position.

Spectroscopy is urgently required.

Clear skies,
Patrick