THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 298 1989 May 12  03.32UT.
Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138   JANET:GMH at UK.AC.RO.GREENWICH-STARLINK
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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PROBABLE NOVA IN SGR (=Q1989/34)
George Alcock, Yaxley, Peterborough, England, reports his discovery
of a probable nova at:
RA 18h43.9m DEC -18 27'(1950)
On May 12.07UT he estimated it at approx mag 5 (15x80B).
The discovery was confirmed by G.Hurst, Basingstoke on May 12.11UT
when the magnitude was estimated at 6.1v (15x80B).

Guy M Hurst