VY Scl: started a deep fading? The most recent ASAS-3 observations suggest that the VY Scl-type prototype has entered a deep fading. The object has been reported to be undetectable on the most recent two images. A look at the image suggests that the object has faded much fainter than V=14.5. The initial indication of this fading was reported in June by Steve Kerr. Following a gradual fading, the fading rate seems to have recently increased. The object may reach mag 18 as inferred from the past deepest minimum. Further observations are strongly encouraged. Regards, Taichi Kato
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