THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 163 1988 Jun 02  18.43UT.
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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NOVA OPH 1988
Rob McNaught e-mails:
"Pam Kilmartin has measured V mags for some nearby stars

V Mag   dRA   dDec       RA (1950) Dec
 9.8    90"W 231"S  17h08m43.9s -29d37'49" SAO 185131
11.8   265 W  25 N
13.1    15 W  23 N  17 08 49.7  -29 33 34
14.6    80 E  40 N

My estimates at maximum used SAO 185131 at mag 9.8, which was
rather fortuitous!

My latest estimates are
May UT
21.54  9.8; 25.50, 10.3; 25.75, 10.6; 26.45, 10.6; 29.39, 11.0;
29.83 11.0".

AH HERCULIS
S.Korth, Germany provides further estimates:
May 21.916UT, 13.7; 22.993, 11.4; 29.903, 13.6 (C14).
A summary of all results was telexed to La Palma this morning.

LICK ATLAS
The editor has now acquired this atlas giving coverage of the sky
in B to mag 15-16 down to -36deg. This will permit queries on
fainter objects to be investigated more readily. I have also
established an overnight telephone link with an observer who can
consult the Palomar Sky Survey. This should ensure that our
checking service continues to be the most comprehensive available
to potential discoverers.

MICROLINK/PRESTEL
Microlink subscribers will find details of Prestel increased
charges and a statement that our own system prices should remain
static in the short term. (type 'PRICE' at chevron). If anyone is
using system 74 via Prestel and Interlink and is concerned about
their position please e-mail the editor.

Guy M Hurst