[vsnet-alert 22004] ASASSN-18fv: probable nova (10 mag or brighter) in Carina

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

ASASSN-18fv  (N:)
https://www.aavso.org/vsx/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=611993

RA 10h36m13.7s, DEC -59°35'53.9" (J200.0)
Discoverer: All Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae (ASAS-SN)

"ASAS-SN Discovery of a Possible, Very Bright Galactic Nova
ASASSN-18fv" (ATel #11454):
http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=11454

ASASSN-18fv 20180315.34 <170V ASN
ASASSN-18fv 20180316.32  104V ASN
ASASSN-18fv 20180320.32 >100V ASN

Spectroscopy and precise astrometry are urgently required.

Clear skies,
Patrick