THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 50 1987 Aug 12  20.12UT.
Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074
Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line.
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New Comet Bradfield.
Designated: 1987S.
Discovered with 15cm. at Dearnancourt, Nr, Adelaide.
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Aug  11.437  RA 14hr 10.5min.
             DEC. -23d 21' (1950) mag 10.

             Diffuse with no condensation.
             No motion noticed.
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Confirmed by A.C.Gilmore at Mnt. John. N.Z.

Aug 12.32   RA 14hr 11.4min.
            DEC. -23d 06'

            Moderately condensed, probably brighter
            than mag 9 (not dark adapted)
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As yet no ephereris has been issued, but expect
something in a day or two.  Will E-mail positions
as soon as known.  The comet seems to be moving
in a north-easterly direction, so let's be hopeful.
Alan Young.