The RCB star V854 Cen has just recovered from a deep decline that lasted from January through July 2024.  During September 2024 it gradually faded again to visual magnitude 8.1, but it is not clear if this is the onset of another deep decline.  It has been cloudy for the past week here at Heathcote NSW , so I have been unable to confirm the current state of V854 Cen.  A check on this star would be appreciated – thanks.

Recent visual observations :

CENV854              20240923.381     81           WPX

CENV854              20240922.403     81           WPX

CENV854              20240921.398     80           WPX

CENV854              20240920.370     80           WPX

CENV854              20240919.397     80           WPX

CENV854              20240918.393     76           WPX

CENV854              20240915.398     76           WPX

CENV854              20240913.390     74           WPX

CENV854              20240909.440     74           WPX

CENV854              20240906.384     76           WPX

CENV854              20240905.383     74           WPX

CENV854              20240904.404     74           WPX

CENV854              20240902.401     74           WPX

CENV854              20240901.454     74           WPX

CENV854              20240831.374     75           WPX

Tks and regards

Peter Williams

Heathcote NSW

10x50mm binoculars