A bright nova has been found by Alfredo Pereira (Portugal) in Puppis in the pre-dawn sky. IAU Circular 8895 reports that it is about mag 7 at position: 8 16 18.0 -34 15 25 (J2000). Jim Young in southern California estimated visual mag 6.4 this morning (Nov 14.5 UT). \Brian -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.