Another Bright Possible Nova in Sagittarius

Well folks, this has just been announced through AAVSO, a magnitude 7-8 nova in sagittarius again, and seems relatively bright, it's located in the large sagittarius starcloud, relatively easy to find:

AAVSO Special Notice #289

Bright nossible nova in Sagittarius = PNV J18202726-2744263
July 7, 2012

AAVSO Special Notice #289
July 8, 2012

Bright nossible nova in Sagittarius = PNV J18202726-2744263

A new, bright (V and unfiltered magnitudes 7- object has been
independently discovered in Sagittarius by at least four
observers. The IAU CBAT TOCP page identifies the object as PNV
J18202726-2744263 and gives the earliest report (Koichi Nishiyama
and Fujio Kabashima) date and time 2012 July 07.4986 UT and their
magnitude 7.8 unfiltered CCD.

Coordinates: 18 20 27.26 -27 44 26.3 (2000.0)

This object has been submitted to VSX. When it has been accepted,
charts may be created using the AAVSO International Variable Star
Plotter ( www.aavso.org/vsp ) and the name PNV J18202726-2744263.

Please submit observations to the AAVSO International Database
using the name PNV J18202726-2744263.


This AAVSO Special Notice was compiled by Elizabeth O. Waagen.

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Keith.

super, thanks for the heads up.

Keith,

The nova appears to be low down near the horizon.

Eamonn

Yes Eamonn, but still not to bad to find near the tip of the 'teapot' if only the clouds would clear

Keith.

Keith,

Although it was clear here last night there was a bank of cloud persistently stationary to the south at midnight where the nova was positioned.
The forecast here in the North West is improving. May be better opportunities again in the coming nights.

I was surprised that there were four other novae in the same constellation and in particular the teapot configuration.
We could have another nova to keep the teapot boiling.

Eamonn

Hi Eamonn, Snap! I was out also last night but the clouds had their way again, I did get a brief glimpse of the target area, but twilight also had it's way as it was still a liitle too bright.

And yes, the 4th nova in sagittarius alone! I believe we have had 9 this year so far - all southern the lucky buggers

I'll try again tomorrow night...

Keith.