Visual magnitude estimate by P. Schmeer, Bischmisheim, Germany: V844 HERCULIS (UGSU) Oct. 1.781 UT, 12.6 Sequence: Henden (V magnitudes) Instrument: 203-mm SCT Three previous superoutbursts of V844 Her were visually observed (1996 Oct. 4, 1997 May 21, 1998 Dec. 10). The mean interval between supermaxima is about 9 months (there was probably an unobserved superoutburst in early 1998). Still waiting for the first visually observed normal outburst of V844 Her. Regards, Patrick