diff --git a/kstars/ekos/scheduler/scheduler.cpp b/kstars/ekos/scheduler/scheduler.cpp
--- a/kstars/ekos/scheduler/scheduler.cpp
+++ b/kstars/ekos/scheduler/scheduler.cpp
@@ -423,12 +423,16 @@
 
     if (raOk == false)
     {
+        if(jobUnderEdit < 0)
+            delete job;
         appendLogText(i18n("RA value %1 is invalid.", raBox->text()));
         return;
     }
 
     if (decOk == false)
     {
+        if(jobUnderEdit < 0)
+            delete job;
         appendLogText(i18n("DEC value %1 is invalid.", decBox->text()));
         return;
     }