TITLE: GCN GRB OBSERVATION REPORT NUMBER: 980 SUBJECT: GRB010222 R-BAND OBSERVATION DATE: 01/02/23 15:43:47 GMT FROM: Mauro Dolci at Teramo Obs. (OACT), Italy F. Massi, M. Dolci, E. Di Carlo, Osservatorio Astronomico di Teramo, Italy, report: We carried out R-band observations of the GRB010222 field at the 0.72 m telescope of the Osservatorio Astronomico di Teramo, starting on Feb 23.083 UT and ending on Feb 23.156 UT, with a total integration time of 75 min. Preliminary data reduction shows a faint object at the location indicated by Stanek et al. (GCN 970). Using their star "A" as a comparison star, we found R=19.20 p/m 0.06 on our coadded unflattened image. Further reduction is under way. This message can be cited. [GCN OPS NOTE(23Feb01): This Circular was receive 23 Feb 01 05:50 UT but was delayed due to an improper account name.]