The Mira type variable R Trianguli is approaching its 2017 maximum.

Maximum is predicted for early September although, as ever, the exact date is always uncertain in advance by a week or two. Read more

There was a time when observers would be encouraged to monitor R Coronae Borealis (R CrB) on a regular basis to check for any sudden fades.  The “standard pattern” was that R CrB would spend most of its time near magnitude 6.0 but at times, unpredictable in advance, it would start to fade.  Read more

The Mira type variable Chi Cygni isn’t due to reach its peak brightness until late October … but it is already visible in binoculars. Recent observations place it at around magnitude 8.6. Read more

Four of the Mira type variable stars on the section’s programme – T Cep, R Ser, R UMa and T UMa – are currently near maximum and readily visible in binoculars. Read more

Here are predictions for eclipses that are reasonably favourable from the UK during June, July and August:

Times are in UT (same as GMT, 1 hour behind BST – so, for example, 22.5h UT is 23.5h BST) Read more

Are you looking for a simple observing project to follow over the next few months?

If so, then Beta Lyrae is a good, easy to locate, object to follow. Read more

Here are predictions for eclipses that are reasonably favourable from the UK during March, April and May:

Times are in UT (same as GMT, 1 hour behind BST – so, for example, 22.8h UT is 23.8h BST) Read more

It is now nearly 10 years since R Coronae Borealis was last at its “normal” magnitude of around 6.0. Read more

The Mira type variable T Cephei ended its early 2017 “standstill” around six weeks ago and is now closing in on its 2017 maximum. Read more

The Mira type variable T Cephei ended its early 2017 “standstill” around six weeks ago and is now closing in on its 2017 maximum. Read more