* Astronomy

The nova X Serpentis (Nova Ser 1903) is in outburst.

Date: 30 May, 2012.
Magnitude: 14.84 V
Magnitude range: 8.9 -17 V

 Nova X Ser reached a maximum photographic magnitude of 8.9 in May 1903.

My examination of images taken last night with AAVSONET K35, shows the old nova X Ser rising to what appears to be another GK Per type of outburst.
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Position (J2000): R.A. 16 19 17.68  |  Dec. -02° 29' 29.6''