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Hi Nigella,
Looks good to me, you’ve got the strong H alpha emission along with H beta and some iron lines (I think). Also the atmospheric absorption bands in the red/IR. If you are new to spectroscopy that’s a great start!

The latest Astronomer’s Telegram, ATel#18021 reports the rapid evolution of the spectrum over just a few days and the fact that this is a “Fast” nova. So take a look at every opportunity before it gets too faint.
Mike.

Thanks Mike, yes I’m completely new to spectroscopy. Bad weather here at the mo but I’d like to follow up with another image.