[vsnet-alert 11950] Nova Sgr 2010 No. 2

[Taichi Kato]

Nova Sgr 2010 No. 2

   Fujii-san just confirmed that the reported suspected nova in Sgr
has a broad Halpha emission line (FWHM=4000km/s).  This object is likely
a heavily reddened very fast nova.

spectrum:
http://otobs.org/FBO/fko/nova/pn_sgr_20100424.gif

The object is located at 175302.98 -281219.4 (J2000.0) according to
CBAT's unconfirmed observations page and CBET 2261.

   Kiyota-san's photometry (details will be reported later) around
Apr. 24.71: V=14.66, Rc=12.39, Ic=10.11.