BD Pav outburst The grazing-eclipsing dwarf nova (formerly considered as a nova) BD Pav is undergoing a rare outburst, as indicated by the following observations. Observers are strongly urged to minitor this event. Time-resolved photmetry is also encourgaed. YYMMDD(UT) mag observer 981027.452 150 (R. Stubbings) 981101.464 <140 (R. Stubbings) 981106.463 151 (R. Stubbings) 981108.474 151 (R. Stubbings) 981110.487 <132 (R. Stubbings) 981116.474 132 (R. Stubbings) 981116.488 132 (R. Stubbings) Regards, Taichi Kato