THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 186 19878 Aug 8 2216.UT.
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 discovered by Machhotz, 1988J.
Reported as being diffuse with central
condensation, No tail visible.
Positions to date.
   Aug. 6.470
   R.A. 4hrs 41.3 mins.
   Dec +0d 39'

   Aug. 7.479.
   R.A. 4hrs. 46.9 mins.
   Dec +0d 29'

Object appears to be moving towards sun quite
rapidly so observations and photos are req.
urgently.

Alan Young.