Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams

CBAT "Transient Object Followup Reports"

PNV J00425283+4110596

PNV J00425283+4110596   2026 08 18.6119*  00 42 52.83 +41 10 59.6  19.3 C             M31       9 1

2026 08 18.6119

Róbert Fidrich and Tamás Tordai (HAA/VSS) report the discovery of a new astronomical transient. Discovered using 3x90s co-added images made with a 0.43 m Dall-Kirkham telescope at Alnitak Remote Observatory, Sierra del Segura, Spain, with Luminance filter. This possible nova has also been designated as AT 2026zdb. Discovery images and more details: https://vendegcsillagkereso.blogspot.com/2026/08/vend89-possible-nova-in-m31.html The discovery was made using the Alnitak Remote Observatories robotic telescope network, ARTA program.

2026 08 18.1119

Correction: the discovery date was 2026 08 18.1119UT. -- Robert Fidrich, Budakeszi, Hungary (HAA/VSS).