V1655 Scorpii = Nova Scorpii 2016 = Pnv J17381927-3725077

As first announced on CBET 4285, H. Nishimura (Kakegawa, Japan) discovered an apparent nova (mag 12.4) on CCD frames taken on June 10.629 UT using a 200-mm-f.l. f/3.2 lens; the new object's position was measured to be R.A. = 17h38m19s.27, Decl. = -37o25'07".7 (equinox 2000.0). The variable was designated PNV J17381927-3725077 when it was posted at the Central Bureau's TOCP webpage. K. Itagaki, Yamagata, Japan, estimated the variable to be at mag about 10.4 on June 11.506, with position end figures 19s.22, 07".8 (0.50-m reflector). Spectroscopy by K. Ayani (Bisei Astronomical Observatory 1.01-m telescope) on June 11.65 showed the star to be a nova in an early phase. Additional details appear on CBET 4285. E. Kazarovets and N. Samus note that the permanent GCVS designation V1655 Sco has been assigned to this variable.