Bright outburst of RY Ser The dwarf nova RY Ser, whose accurate position and quiescent identification still in controversy, is reported to be undergoing a bright outburst (GCVS maximum 14.1). Astrometry and other kinds of observations are encouraged. YYMMDD(UT) mag observer 980712.974 <144 (G. Poyner) 980717.951 <144 (G. Poyner) 980809.412 <150 (R. Stubbings) 980813.377 132 (R. Stubbings) Regards, Taichi Kato