Back in the Spring (2002) there was a thread that dealt with dark red stars. I downloaded several articles referenced in those discussions. My favorite and it made be the reddest is 'Hine's Crimson Star, R Lepus.' I observed it during the late winter in 2001, but couldn't find it very well this past year. In thinking about this upcoming season I discovered(?) the AAVSO website..American Association of Variable Star Observers..and their list of predicted maxima/minima. Indeed R Lepus was at a minimum last winter and should be near maximum on Sept 29, 2002. It is a spectacular object.
If anyone else is interested in variables, I recommend getting their list.
Pete
If anyone else is interested in variables, I recommend getting their list.
Pete
