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The presentation of new results from an [O iii] 5007-Å survey in a search for planetary nebulae (PNe) in the Galactic bulge is continued. A total of 60 objects, including 19 new PNe, have been detected in the remaining 34 per cent of the survey area, while 41 objects are already known. Deep CCD images as well as low-resolution spectra have been acquired for these objects. Their spectral signatures suggest that the detected emission originates from photoionized nebulae. In addition, absolute line fluxes have been measured and the electron densities are given. Accurate optical positions and optical diameters are also determined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT We present the first results of an [O iii] 5007 Å interference filter survey for planetary nebulae (PNe) in the Galactic bulge. Covering (at first) the 66 per cent of the survey area, we detected a total of 90 objects, including 25 new PNe, 57 known PNe and eight known PNe candidates. Deep Hα+[N ii] CCD images have been obtained as well as low-resolution spectra for the newly discovered PNe. Their spectral signature suggests that the detected emission originates from a photoionized nebula. In addition, absolute line fluxes have been measured and the electron densities are given. Accurate optical positions and optical diameters have also been determined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]