THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 438 1990 Aug 22 19.01UT 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 or GUYH@UK.AC.SUSSEX.CLUSTER --------------------------------------------------------------------- JUPITER Dr.Mark Kidger reports that he has observed the reappearance of the South Equatorial Belt on 1990 Aug 22 at 05.30UT using the Mons 0.50-m Telescope at Teide Observatory. He mentions that the SEB was not as prominent as the NEB. AM HER, MV LYR, CM DEL, VW VUL We have received a request from professional astronomers for details of observations made of any of the above stars this year to date. We require the date, time (UT), full estimate with comparisons, reduced magnitude, class and instrument. Please also quote the chart source and revision date. This is required urgently, preferably by e-mail during the next few days. MODEM ADVICE A potential new member of our e-mail group has an Amstrad PCW 8512 and wishes to access JANET/STARLINK to receive our messages. Can anyone recommend a suitable modem and software for this machine? Guy M Hurst