V2276 Sgr and YY Tel According to astro-ph/0303022 (Mason and Howell), V2276 Sgr was given a spectroscopic classification of a DC white dwarf. From the VSNET record, the object unmistakably underwent outbursts. The case looks similar to CG CMa, for which a misidentified nearby star was given a spectroscopic classification of a white dwarf (see Kato et al. 1999, IBVS No. 4760 and Duerbeck et al. 1999 IBVS No. 4759). V2276 Sgr warrants further study, and a new exact identification using outburst images. The same is true for YY Tel, which is reported to lack emission lines. Regards, Taichi Kato

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