THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 143 1988 Apr 13  17.59UT.
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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CH UMA
S.Albrighton and M.Gainsford report positive observations of CH UMa
(UG star)last night. The star is located at:
RA 10h03m09s DEC +67 47.4'(1950)
Visual estimates:
Apr 12 (21.45UT) 14.3 (Gainsford, 0.26-m refl)
    12 (22.10UT) 14.0 (Albrighton,0.26-m refl)

OBJECT IN NGC 4449(Q1988/23)
S.Lubbock reports a possible new object of mag 14.5 slightly to the
west of the nucleus of this galaxy. The observation is uncertain
and further observations are needed. Position of galaxy:
RA 12h25.7m DEC +44 22'(1950)
(A star about 1' to the E is of mag 14.1.)

POSSIBLE COMET(Q1988/21)
Ramonda, Reunion Island has telephoned news of a possible comet
seen on Apr 9 (10h20mUT) at:
RA 04h48m30s DEC -32 05'(1950) Mag 10.
(0.15-m refl)
No further information is available other than a possible
observation by A.Pearce, Western Australia but this may be of
RNGC 1679. Further assistance is needed.