It's hard to believe something that a nova could suddenly appear and shine that brightly. How can astronomers tell at this stage whether it's an SN? Thanks, Joe ________________________________ From: Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:48 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Nova/Supernova at Mag. 6.8 (I saw 6.0) in Delphinus Universe today is reporting that a new nova, possible supernova in Dephinius is at Mag 6.8. I looked and confirm a measurement using variable stars at 6.0. Here is the link to the article and it includes findercharts. http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see... Here is an animation showing it. Found at day 1 at mag. 6.8, now at 6.0 it should continue to brighten. Here's hoping we may have a SN naked eye! Cool though even if it is a Nova. http://s176.photobucket.com/user/walcom77/media/gif_1531x1459_2db958_zps3f68... _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".