THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 348 1989 Sep 29 19.04UT. Microlink:MAG60138 JANET:GMH at UK.AC.RO-GREENWICH.STARLINK Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074 Telex:94082518 Answerback: TAGUY ------------------------------------------------------------------- NOVA SCUTI 1989 Despite the note on E347 that the nova is apparently past maximum, several observers report a brightening to about magnitude 9.5 during the last few days. A chart and preliminary sequence are now available on e-mail request. TELEX NUMBER Please note the telex number of TA HQ will change from October 1 to that quoted in the heading of this circular. P/SCHWASSMANN-WACHMANN 1 J.-C.Merlin reports that several French observers have noted this comet in outburst. The latest available estimate is: 1989 Sept 28.00UT, m1=12.9. (S.Garro, Grenoble, France) SOLAR ACTIVITY N.James telephones a report that there was a large magnetic disturbance on the Sun at around 09.00UT this morning and suggests the sky is monitored for possible auroral activity tonight. Guy M Hurst