I visually observed this object from 08:35 to 08:45UT Jul 18, using 37cm reflector at 300x. It was relatively quiet except at 08:40 a small flare to mag 12.7 occured, which lasted about one second. SGRV4641 20020718.3604 13.3 LMK SGRV4641 20020718.3611 12.7 LMK Mike Linnolt Hilo, HI