[vsnet-alert 9384] Possible nova in Norma

[W.Liller]

Hola Everyone -

There is a possible nova at (2000) 16h 32.2m -45d 08'; its approximate
magnitude is 9.4.  It appears on two photos taken at approximately June
15.086 UT
with Kodak TP film, an orange filter and an 85mm lens.  The star is also
clearly seen on a pair of similar photos taken at approximately June 7.193
at approximate magnitude 9.1.  Nothing brighter than magnitude 11.0 was
seen at this position on May 20.1.  

Confirmation, mags and spectra needed !  BUT PLEASE send any information
you have directly to me, not to the IAUC/Dan Green.

Note too that I will be away from my office/observatory for two weeks
beginning Monday, June 18 at approximately 18h UT.

All the best,   Bill Liller