[vsnet-alert 8547] Possible nova

[W.Liller]

Hola Everyone -

At July 4.049 UT on two red photos (85mm lens + TP film + deep orange
filter), there appears a stellar image of red magnitude approximately 8.0. 
Its position (2000) is 18h 17.9m -30d 27'.  Nothing brighter than 11.0
appears on films taken on June 12.  This is not a known asteroid, I promise
you.  However, it is located in a crowded field and it could be some other
kind of CV.

Now that Deep Impact has occurred (Fantastic!), perhaps you have the time
to verify this candidate nova (or distant supernova).
                        All the best to all,   Bill Liller