Proposal #183

Proposer	(38606) Gabriel Neagu (gabrielneagu874@gmail.com) obscode: NGCA
Assigned To	(3663) Dirk Terrell
Date Submitted	Jan. 12, 2021
Status	Declined
Priority	Normal
Proposal	Hi NGCA-V26 is a star discovered by me using TESS data. I'd need V-band data to give it a proper range and search for new variables around it. Gabriel

Targets
Target	RA (H.HH)	Dec (D.DD)	Magnitude	Telescope	Observation Frequency	Expiration Date	Proprietary Term
NGCA-V26	20.637050	65.82883	9.31–9.32	—	—	—	No

(3663) Dirk Terrell — Jan. 14, 2021, 4:34 p.m.: The TESS light curve of this variable looks interesting but note the amplitude of the variability: less than 0.02 mag. From the ground you simply will not be able to resolve anything of interest in the light curve. When deciding on projects, one of the first things you need to consider is whether or not the equipment is capable of doing what you need. Resolving light curve features at millimag scales with AAVSONet systems is not a good choice. I understand you are a new observing and your motivation to study variable stars is excellent, but you should pick some projects that will allow you to both gain experience and have a good chance of succeeding. Something with a higher amplitude of variability, at least 0.1 mag, would be a good start. If you have some ideas for projects and want to run them by me, I will be happy to offer advice. I believe you have my email address.

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