THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 444 1990 Sept 13 19.16UT Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone: (0256)471074 Int:+44256471074 Telex: 94082518 Answerback: TAGUY Microlink: MAG60138 JANET:GMH @ UK.AC.CAM.ASTRONOMY.STARLINK GUYH@UK.AC.SUSSEX.CLUSTER -------------------------------------------------------------------- TAV 0042+53 (=Q1990/67) Mike Collins, Sandy, England, reports his discovery of an uncatalogued variable in Cas at: RA 00h42.2m DEC +53 10'(1950). On UK Nova/Supernova Patrol photographs of 1990 Aug 17 the magnitude was estimated at 12.2 (K2415) whereas in 1988 November the star was as bright as 10.3. Identification is uncertain as the star is one of three not easily resolved on 135mmFL format shots and a prime focus photograph is urgently needed to assist. The format of the group is approximately: A B C with south up. Star B is the probable candidate as it appears to be missing from two atlases: Atlas Stellarum 1969 August 19 [14.B Lick 1954 August 8 [14.5B whereas it is visible on TVMPSA. A preliminary (B) chart is available from the Editor and the e-mail version should be requested from Mike Collins. TA AGM Further to the announcement on E442, admission to the meeting will cost #5.00 per person to include morning coffee and afternoon tea. A cooked three course luncheon is also available for an extra #6.00. However for those on this e-mail service who require BOTH admission and the meal, a special advance discount price of #9.00 to cover meals and admission is available PROVIDED bookings are received by October 10. A letter will suffice but please quote your name and address for despatch of the programme and also names of anyone else included in the booking. If you are bringing an exhibit please quote a short description and the approximate dimensions. A list of speakers will be announced shortly. Guy M Hurst