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. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.