[AZ-Observing] Delta Sco Fading

Argentinian variable-star observer Sebastian Otero has noted that Dschubba 
(Delta Scorpii) has been fading rapidly of late.  This is the 2nd-magnitude 
star "at 2 o'clock from Antares" in the head of the Scorpion.

It brightened unexpectedly from its usual magnitude 2.2 by a half magnitude 
late in 2002, and has fluctuated around magnitude 1.7 since.  In brightness it 
rivalled the rival of Mars.  Now it appears to be fading back to its original 
level, but who knows for how long.


More information on Otero's site at:

http://ar.geocities.com/varsao/delta_Sco.htm

The English version is about half way down the page.


When I see Dschubba in print, it looks like a combination of the unflattering 
nicknames for the current and most recent presidents:  Dubya + Bubba = 
Dschubba.  No?  Okay, maybe I've been working a bit too hard lately.

Tom

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