Description
In this paper we present optical and near-infrared finding charts, accurate astrometry (~1") and single-epoch near-infrared photometry for 371 IRAS sources, 96% of those included in the so-called "Arecibo sample of OH/IR stars" (Eder et al., 1988ApJS...66..183E; Lewis et al., 1990ApJ...362..634L; Chengalur et al., 1993, Cat. <J/ApJS/89/189>). The main photometric properties of the stars in the sample are presented and discussed as well as the problems found during the process of identification of the optical/near-infrared counterparts. In addition, we also identify suitable reference stars in each field to be used for differential photometry purposes in the future.
|