[vsnet-alert 18434] PNV J18365700-2855420: possible nova (6.0 mag) in Sagittarius

[Patrick Schmeer]

PNV J18365700-2855420

Discoverer: John Seach, Chatsworth Island, NSW, Australia

R.A. 18h36m57.00s  Decl. -28°55'42.0"  (J2000.0)
2015 Mar. 15.634 UT, 6.0 mag (CCD, unfiltered)

"2015 03 15.634 
Possible nova in Sagittarius discovered by John Seach,
Chatsworth Island, NSW, Australia. Magnitude 6.0 object
visible on 3 images taken with DSLR and 50mm f/1.0 lens,
limiting magnitude 11.0. No object visible on images taken
with same instrument on March 14.590 UT, limiting
magnitude 10.5. No bright variable star, or minor planet at
location."

http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J18365700-2855420.html

Clear skies,
Patrick