Further to (vsnet-chat 2981and 2987), the little studied Mira type star UU Pyx now appear to be near maximum brightness. The following magnitudes are approximate based on GSC values but are sufficient for the purpose here. This field has now become difficult for me to follow as it moves towards conjunction with the sun. STAR YYMMDD(UT) MAG OBSERVER PYXUU 20000301.597 <150 WPX PYXUU 20000331.593 <150 WPX PYXUU 20000410.464 <145 WPX PYXUU 20000429.465 <145 WPX PYXUU 20000507.455 <145 WPX PYXUU 20000511.471 <140 WPX PYXUU 20000522.398 <145 WPX PYXUU 20000527.418 145 WPX PYXUU 20000604.393 141 WPX PYXUU 20000606.427 140 WPX PYXUU 20000614.418 138 WPX PYXUU 20000621.334 133 WPX PYXUU 20000625.418 129 WPX PYXUU 20000628.365 128 WPX PYXUU 20000708.350 126 WPX Trust these are of interest. Regards Peter Williams Heathcote NSW