On an image taken 2017 12 27.72662 the object is now clearly visible. Magnitude estimate with Astrometrica is R=17.1. Image is attached
Latest coordinate determination from 2 images
2017 12 27.72662 00 44 01.48 +41 30 18.6
2017 12 27.73470 00 44 01.48 +41 30 18.4
Comments
Emmanuel Conseil (Club d'astronomie de Mont-Bernenchon)
Sun, 06/03/2018 - 13:25
New outburst ?
There seems to be a new outburst of this transient since the end of May
George Carey (Bromsgrove Astronomical Society, Member of 'The Astronomer' SN and nova search team, Member of the BAA)
Sun, 01/14/2018 - 09:10
Nova confirmation
Atel#11162 confirms the object as a classical nova eruption and a member of the Fe II spectroscopic class.
http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=11162
George Carey (Bromsgrove Astronomical Society, Member of 'The Astronomer' SN and nova search team, Member of the BAA)
Wed, 12/27/2017 - 18:04
Object much brighter
On an image taken 2017 12 27.72662 the object is now clearly visible. Magnitude estimate with Astrometrica is R=17.1. Image is attached
Latest coordinate determination from 2 images
2017 12 27.72662 00 44 01.48 +41 30 18.6
2017 12 27.73470 00 44 01.48 +41 30 18.4