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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 12/31/2013 - 05:15
Hi All
The RCB star S Apodis has reached about 16.9V on the decline (a record ??) as of December 30.7 UT (jd 657.2).
kind regards,
Steve
Thanks for posting that, Steve. No wonder I can't see it yet. I am very interested in this star ond thought it could be the lowest ever recorded. It certainly looks like it.
Stephen [HSP]
Does anyone have a recent estimate of S APS? There is nothing current in LCG. I am sure I am looking at the right star and it's about 136. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks.
Stephen [HSP]
Hi Stephen,
Yes, I'm sure you've got the right ID. Just submitted 2 'new' obs from Sept and Oct (in Rc) that support your recent visual. Assuming a very approximate V-Rc value of near +1.0 it probably would have looked near 134V and 129V on my two dates. Seems like visuals can run a few tenths higher or lower than those supposed V values so your suggested 136vis a few nights ago looks right on to me. It's great that you are following it.
best regards,
Steve
Thanks, Steve :-)