The dwarf nova V893 Sco has brightened considerably over the last few days as shown below: 990419.812 143 A.Pearce 990420.810 147 A.Pearce 990422.725 143 A.Pearce 990423.705 147 A.Pearce 990425.796 133 A.Pearce The magnitude estimates are approximate as there is currently no comparison star sequence for this star, but a substantial brightening has occurred in the last two days. Regards Andrew Pearce