THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 749 1993 June 21 20.06UT Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16,Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP,England. Telephone/FAX(0256)471074 Int:+44256471074 TELEX: 9312111261 Answerback: TA G TELECOM GOLD: 10074:MIK2885 GMH at UK.AC.RUTHERFORD.STARLINK.ASTROPHYSICS STARLINK: RLSAC::GMH GMH at UK.AC.CAM.ASTRONOMY.STARLINK STARLINK: CAVAD::GMH ------------------------------------------------------------------- RY SAGITTARII A telemessage has been received from Colin Henshaw in Maunatlala, Botswana reporting an observation of the R CrB-type variable RY Sgr made on June 17 at visual magnitude 7.2. The same observer had earlier reported the variable at magnitude 6.4 on May 31. Additionally John Toone, temporarily observing from Tenerife, had reported the star at magnitude 6.2 on May 14. It appears this may represent the start of a full fade although the star is known to also exhibit semi-regular fluctuations near maximum. We would welcome further observations of this star as soon as possible. Please e-mail recent and future observations. The variable is located at: RA 19h13m17s DEC -33 36.7' [1950]. The GCVS has a catalogued range of 5.8-14.0V.