[vsnet-alert 17207] PNV J17144255-2943481: possible nova (10.7 mag) in Ophiuchus

[Patrick Schmeer]

PNV J17144255-2943481: possible nova (10.7 mag) in Ophiuchus

R.A. 17h14m42.55s  Decl. -29°43'48.1"  (J2000.0)
2014 April 11.747 UT: 10.7 mag (CCD, unfiltered)

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Discovered by H. Nishimura, Shizuoka-ken, Japan, who writes nothing
is visible at this location on a frame taken on April 10.699 UT using
200-mm f/3.2 lens + a Digital camera. Also T. Kojima. Gunma-ken,
reports this discovery independently on a frame taken on 2014 April
11.757, who writes nothing is visible on a frame taken April 10.749
using 85-mm f/2.8 lens + a Digital camera. 

http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J17144255-2943481.html

Clear skies,
Patrick