[vsnet-alert 21583] PNV J17184504-2454221 spectroscopically confirmed as a Galactic nova

[Patrick Schmeer pasc1312-aavso@yahoo.de via vsnet-alert]

Spectroscopic Confirmation of PNV J17184504-2454221
as a Galactic Nova in Ophiuchus (ATel #10959):
http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=10959

Quote:
"The spectrum shows broad Balmer emission lines with
FWHM of 2500 km/s. Beyond the Balmer lines, the most
prominent emission lines are Fe II, implying that it
is an Fe II nova."

Discovery and follow-up reports:
http://tamkin1.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J17184504-2454221.html

Toshihide Noguchi's confirmation image:
http://park8.wakwak.com/~ngc/images/PNVinOph_20171112.jpg

Regards,
Patrick