Reports from Geisei Observatory <May 20, 2001>

• A probable nova in Aquila
The following position was obtained from a photograph taken by the 60cm reflector:

R.A.(2000)     Decl.
19 07 28.40   +11 44 45.7

Observed at May 19.665, the magnitude was 12.0. It is barely visible in the 20cm refractor.

A probable nova in Aquila
Exposure: 0.55-1.00 on May 19, 2001 (JST)
TP6415 film
60cm f.3.5 reflector
Tsutumu Seki

• Observation of C/1999 T1 (McNaught-Hartley) moving north

2001 UT        R.A  (2000)    Decl. 
May. 19.68264  18 27 44.36   +75 53 02.2

The magnitude is 14.2 and shows a small coma and faint tail.