THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 81 1987 Nov 03  19.49UT.
Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138
Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke,
Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074
Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line.
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BRIGHT AURORA
D.Frydman, currently observing from Helsinki, has telephoned to
report that a bright auroral display is currently visible from
Finland and may be visible from Scotland/Northern England. Please
e-mail any positive results.

TAV 1918-04=NEW VAR IN AQL=Q 1987/44
The variable mentioned on E-79 has been designated TAV 1918-04.
D.McAdam reports that the variable appears to be the northern
component of a wide double. Analysis by the Editor of photos by
McAdam has yielded the following preliminary magnitudes:
1983 June 13 11.8 (2 exposures).
1987 Oct  28 10.8 (2 exposures).
Hurst confirms that there is a star of magnitude 11.5 which is
constant and the variable is north preceding separated by
approximately 20". Although Atlas Stellarum and Falkauer may show a
blended image, it is possible that the variable is not present on
the former, indicating a larger range than at first suggested. A
'B' chart (revision 871031) is available on e-mail request.

Guy M Hurst