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