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On the morning of August 2nd 188.9, while observing the position of Brooks' Comet 1889 V with the 1 2 inch equatorial, .I discovered two small companions which were subsequently found to be moving with the main comet.This discovery was announced telegraphically on the morning of -4ugust 3IC1, after it had been carefully verified
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