Another naked-eye nova!

[Sebastian_Otero]

I created a chart for this nova, but I recommend moving any follow up discussion to the nova campaign forum thread here:

Observing Campaign #897: Possible nova in Vel: PNV J10251200-5331109

View here: Details for Possible nova in Vel: PNV J10251200-5331109 Abstract: The possible nova PNV J10251200-5331109 was discovered independently by John Seach (Grafton, NSW, Australia) on 2025 Jun 25.440 UT at unfiltered magnitude 5.7 (DSLR 50 mm f/1.2 lens), and by Andrew Pearce (Nedlands, Western Australia) on Jun 25.515 UT at unfiltered magnitude 5.5 (Canon 800D camera + 85mm f/1.2 lens). Its nature has not been confirmed spectroscopically. COORDINATES (J 2000): RA 10 25 13.88 Dec. -53 31 1…