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[vsnet-alert 642] new stage of eclipsing episode of V651 Mon?

   V651 Mon, the binary central star of NGC 2346 currently showing a deep
eclipsing episode second time in the history, seems to entering a new
stage of the evolution of eclipses.  Since Dec. 1, no available observations
have shown this star below mag 14, in contrast to deep eclipses reported
in November.  The cloud in front of the binary getting transparent or
homogeneous again?

    YYMMDD(UT)   mag    code
    961108.141   139:   POY
    961109.095   136    JEN
    961109.735  <138    Wnt
    961110.139  <131    POY
    961113.667  12.29V  Kis
    961114.250   134    KIN
    961114.610   130    Wnt
    961114.823  12.47V  Oud
    961115.694   123    Wnt
    961116.640   121    Wnt
    961116.699  12.00V  Oud
    961119.747  12.41V  Oud
    961121.089   146:   POY
    961122.672  <136    Wnt
    961129.715  <139    Wnt
    961130.619  <135    Ths
    961130.705  <139    Wnt
    961201.812   136    Wnt
    961202.062   131    POY
    961202.822   131    Wnt
    961203.747   127    Wnt
    961204.000   120    KSL
    961205.067   124    POY
    961206.765   126    Wnt
    961207.597   136    Wnt
    961209.589  12.88   Oud
    961211.607  12.58   Oud
    961213.966   132    DIE
    961214.660  12.88   Oud
    961215.631   139    Ths
    961219.331   130    SQN

   (compiled from vsnet-obs reports)

   Despite intereference by the moon, observers are strongly urged to
monitor this star for the coming week when the next 16-day-period eclipse
is expected.

Regards,
Taichi Kato

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