Discoveery of a nova in M31

ATel #421; A. Dimai (Col Druscié Observatory, Italy), F. Manzini (Stazione Astronomica di Sozzago, MPC code A12, Italy)
on 22 Feb 2005; 08:00 UT
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Credential Certification: Federico Manzini (manzini.ff@aruba.it)

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Marco Migliardi, Col Drusciè Observatory (Italy), report the discovery of an apparent nova in M31 (NGC 224) on behalf of the CROSS Program with the 0.5-m telescope of the Col Drusciè Observatory. The possible nova was found on unfiltered CCD images (Kodak KAF-1602E CCD) taken on February 18.77 (mag. 17.7), and confirmed by other 5 images, last taken on February 18.78 . The object is located about 128"E and 99"S of the galaxy nucleus, at RA 00h42m52.764s and DEC +41d 14m 29s. CROSS images taken on November 09.9, 2004 shows nothing at the position of the apparent nova (limiting mag about 18,5) and SAS (Stazione Astronomica di Sozzago SN search) images taken on January 01.8, 2005 shows nothing at the position of the apparent nova (limiting mag about 20,0). The object shows no motion, moreover no known minor planets, brighter than V = 19.0, were found in the area by SN Minor-Planet Checker on 2005 02 18.77 UT. An image of the object can be observed at: http://www.aac.sunrise.it/cross/NovaM31/novaM31-200502a.htm

Nova M31 2005.02.18 chart