[vsnet-alert 8701] Possible nova in Sct (Takao)

[Taichi Kato]

   Akira Takao reported that he has found a possible
nova in Scutum.  The object was present on CCD image(s)
taken last night.  The object was reported to be
at mag 10.3 (CCD unfiltered).

   The location of the object is 18h 32m.1, -06o 43'.6
(J2000.0).

   The report is under examination at the CBAT.

   The presence of the new object is confirmed on the
most recent ASAS-3 image, which was not apparently
detected automatically.

   Congratulations to Takao-san!