[vsnet-alert 8723] Nova Sct 2005 No.2: reddened nova

[Taichi Kato]

Nova Sct 2005 No.2: reddened nova

   M. Fujii (Fujii Bisei Observatory) reports the following
spectrum taken on Oct. 16.43 UT.

http://www1.harenet.ne.jp/~aikow/etc/nova_sct_2005_no2_20051016.gif

   The Halpha and Hbeta are broad and strong in emission.
(FWHM=2900km/sec for Halpha).  Possibly suggesting a fast nova.
Emission lines of [O I] (strong) and possibly Ca II, Mg II were
recorded.  A typical spectrum of a fast nova slightly after the
maximum.