Observations - 15th March 2020

Evening Aubrey and Finbarr,

I was sorry to read that Guy Soulié passed away, but what a legacy he left.

Clear skies,

Darren.

As SLE 339 is relatively easy to split I should observe it one more time before Cancer leaves us.
I will think about this great man Guy Soulié as I observe it.

On another issue, according to www.aavso.org it appears the carbon star V Cancri is started to become brighter again.
And the only other carbon star in Cancer I need to observe is GM Cancri.

So let's see when we will have a clear night.

Kind regards,

Aubrey.

Very best of luck with that last carbon star in Cancer Aubrey.

Clear skies,

Darren.

Well, Darren.
It turns out I have 2 carbon stars to seeks out in Cancer.

V Cancri was awoken!
One man on www.aavso.org has observed it and it is that little bit brighter right now.
While I'm at it I will check out X and T Cancri.
That means I might make it a night of observing carbon stars in Cancer whenever skies clear.
My Guide 9.1 DVD is seriously good in printing off maps of these stunning celestial objects.

Clear skies (when?)

Aubrey.

Hi Aubrey, 

I see that now...my mistake!

Variable stars are fascinating objects, and I did not realise there are some in Cancer: Every day is a school day as they say.

I'm looking forward to getting out again. I've just checked Met Éireann, and it seems like there might be a short break in clouds Saturday and Sunday.

Clear skies,

Darren.

That's okay, Darren.
Some carbon stars are variable.
But a lot are not.
I don't know what percentage.

There might be clear skies tonight Thursday.
But if not, another night will work.
Sure we're all house bound for many months to come.

Clear skies,

Aubrey.