Possible Nova in Crux

The IAU CBAT has announced (IAUC No. 8184) a possible nova in the constellation Crux discovered by Velo Tabur of Wanniassa, A.C.T., Australia. The nova has been optically confirmed by Berto Monard in Pretoria, South Africa. For more information consult the AAVSO News Flash Special Notices:

August 21, 2003: Possible Nova in Crux: Nova Crux 2003
August 22, 2003: More on Peculiar Variable in Crux

Below is an image of N Cru 03 taken by Berto Monard at the Bronberg Observatory on Aug 21 17:06:08 using a clear filter with a red zeropoint.