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PNV J00421476+4117284

PNV J00421476+4117284   2025 12 11.7759*  00 42 14.76 +41 17 28.4  19.4 C             M31       9 1

2025 12 11.7759

Robert Fidrich reports the discovery of a possible nova of ~19.4 mag. Discovered using 4x90s co-added images made with a 0.43 m Dall-Kirkham telescope at Alnitak Remote Observatory, Sierra del Segura, Spain, with Luminance filter. The discovery was made using the Alnitak Remote Observatories robotic telescope network, ARTA program. More info: https://vendegcsillagkereso.blogspot.com/2025/12/vend78-possible-young-nova-in-m31.html -- Róbert Fidrich, HAA/VSS, Budakeszi, Hungary.

2025 12 12.2138

Still rising: this nova candidate was 18.3C mag at 2025. dec 12.2138UT on 3x120s co-added images made with a 0.61-m f/6.5 CDK reflector, Sierra Remote Observatory at Auberry California USA (iTelescope.net). -- Róbert Fidrich, HAA/VSS, Budakeszi, Hungary.