Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams

CBAT "Transient Object Followup Reports"

PNV J00424899+4116331

PNV J00424899+4116331   2024 10 24.3366*  00 42 48.99 +41 16 33.1  16.2 C             M31       0 0

2024 10 24.3366

Róbert Fidrich (HAA/VSS) reports the discovery of a possible nova in M31. Discovered using 4x120s co-added images made with 0.51m telescope of Utah Desert Remote Observatory at Great Basin Desert, Beryl Junction, Utah, USA with Luminance filter. More details: https://vendegcsillagkereso.blogspot.com/2024/10/vend56-at-2024zaq-possible-nova-in-m31.html -- Robert Fidrich, Budakeszi, Hungary

2024 10 24.3366

Precise astrometry by Tamás Elek, Nyíregyháza-Oros, Hungary using the original discovery images: 00 42 48.81 +41 16 30.1 (J2000.0) Photometry: 16.08C -- -- Robert Fidrich, Budakeszi, Hungary