[vsnet-alert 725] Possible cometary object in Lyra

[Tonny Vanmunster <tvanmuns@innet.be>]

Dear colleagues,

An experienced Belgian comet observer has requested our help with his
observation of a possible cometary object in Lyra.

The object was captured on 3 photographic images, obtained on February 11
at 3h25m UT (exposure times of 2 minutes), using a 50-mm objective. Its
position is (J2000.0) : R.A. = 18h29m08s, Decl.= +40d29.7'.

The object appears as a small (diameter approx. 3.5') greenish 'nebula',
with a DC (degree of condensation) of approx. 7, and magnitude 7.

Given the short interval between the exposures, no movement could be 
detected, so there is no indication at all about the direction this object
might be following.

Given the 'brightness' of the object, it should be fairly easy to be
'recovered'.
Weather forecast for Belgium is bad, so we'd like to ask experienced variable
star and comet observers to scan the indicated sky area on the first possible
occasion, and to let us know their findings.

With best regards,
Tonny Vanmunster,
Belgium

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