RCB star V517 Oph

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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Mon, 07/08/2013 - 01:48

The RCB star V517 Oph has faded some 2 magnitudes from its recent (and not long lasting) maximum.

Jim Roe [ROE]

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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
V517 Oph Fading

Hi Jim

My visual observations agree very well with your CCD observations in that on July 5th the star had faded to mag 14.4 visual.

Regards

Andrew Pearce (PEX)