THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 201 1988 Sep 20 18.58UT. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Z CAM Further to the announcement on E-200, P.Schmeer, Germany e-mails that he observed the star earlier in the month: Sept 7.04UT, 11.9; 8.06, 11.9; 9.08, 11.8; 13.88, 12.0. Independent confirmation of a full fade is still urgently required. VY AQR Further estimates by John Isles, Cyprus: Sept 13.75UT, 11.0; 14.76, 11.6; 15.76, 12.3; 16.80, 13.8? P.Schmeer reports 11.8 on Sept 13.89UT suggesting possible rapid fluctuations? Alternatively there could still be problems with the sequence and detailed estimates of all comparison stars are needed so that we can revise the chart in time for the next outburst. TA MAGAZINE Could e-mail subscribers who also receive TA, please advise the date the August issue was received. Guy M Hurst