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THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 1293      1998 Apr 23 20.45UT
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise,  Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP,England.Telephone/FAX(01256)471074Int:+441256471074
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GO COM
G.Hanson, USA reports an outburst of GO Com, a 'UGSU' type
variable on the recurrent objects list of the UK Nova/Supernova
Patrol.

On 1998 Apr 20.427UT, Hanson estimated the star at magnitude 13.5
and the outburst was then confirmed by R Stubbings, Australia
on Apr. 20.652, with an estimate of magnitude 13.6.

Additionally Gary Poyner estimated it at magnitude 13.7 on
1998 Apr. 20.867UT.

The star was last seen in outburst on 1997 Feb 7.

Guy M Hurst