[vsnet-alert 1888] Possible nova Oph

[Taichi Kato <tkato>]

Possible nova Oph

   According to IAUC 6941 and Takamizawa, Kesao Takamizawa discovered a
possible nova in Oph.  The object was photographic mag 9.5 on June 15.561.
The accurate position measured by R. and Y. Kushida is

   17h 31m 59s.82  (J2000.0)
   -19o 13' 57".0

   T. Kato has pointed out that the object lies within the error circle of
the ROSAT source 1RXS 173200.0-191349.  More detailed infromation, charts,
sequence, Web pages will be made available within hours.

   Spectroscopic observations, multi-color photometry, examination of the
possible identification with the ROSAT source are strongly encouraged.

   When reporting to vsnet-obs in usual format, please use the designation
OPHnova1998 (in VSNET format).

   Congratulations to Mr. Takamizawa on his discovery!

Regards,
Taichi Kato

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