SIMBAD references

H. E. Bond, Space Telescope Science Institute, reports that spectra (resolution 0.22 nm; range 402-493 nm) of Tabur's possible nova (cf. IAUC 8184), obtained with the SMARTS Consortium 1.5-m telescope at Cerro Tololo by S. Gonzalez on Aug. 21.95 UT, appear to confirm that the object is a classical nova. Although taken under poor observing conditions, the spectra show weak H_beta emission with a broad, blue-shifted absorption component, characteristic of a nova before or near maximum light.