------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 939 1995 Mar 21 20.44UT Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP,England. Telephone/FAX(0256)471074 Int:+44256471074 INTERNET: GUY@TAHQ.DEMON.CO.UK GMH at AST.STAR.RL.AC.UK ------------------------------------------------------------------- UV PERSEI Bill Worraker, Didcot reports an outburst of this UG type variable which was seen on 1995 Mar 20.911UT at magnitude 13.9 visual. Confirmation has been obtained by various observers as follows: 1995 Mar 21.430UT, 12.1 (Takahashi, Japan) 1995 Mar 21.816UT, 12.3 (Patrick Schmeer, Germany) 1995 Mar 21.834UT, 12.8 (Guy Hurst, Basingstoke, UK) Observers should note that this star has been suspected in the past of displaying double maxima of which the second was thought to be extremely brief. This has not been satisfactorily resolved on earlier occasions. Secondly it is apparent from recent research by the Editor of the d'Esterre plate collection that the variable is misplotted on the BAAVSS chart which could lead to confusion if monitoring the star at minimum. It would be helpful if those with CCD or photographic capability could image the maximum and then secure a further record when it returns to minimum so that the chart may be corrected with confidence. At minimum the star is thought to be about magnitude 17-18. Guy M Hurst