According to Jeremy Shears (via baavss-alert), the SU UMa-type dwarf nova SDSSp J083845.23+491055.5 is in outburst. YYYYMMDD(UT) mag observer 20090219.901 14.75C (Jeremy Shears) The object underwent a superoutburst in 2007 October. Observations during the current outburst are encouraged.