Rare outburst of UZ Boo
Abstract:
We have been informed by AAVSO member observer David York, Abiquiu, NM, and by Paul Van Cauteren, Aartselaar, Belgium, Tonny Vanmunster, Landen, Belgium, and Gary Poyner, Birmingham, England, of the outburst of the WZ Sge-type dwarf nova UZ Boo. York observed UZ Boo on August 17.167 UT at visual magnitude 13.9.
Justification:
The last observed outburst of UZ Boo occurred on September 23, 1978, when it reached visual magnitude 11.5 and remained bright for approximately 28 days.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UZ Boo | 11.50 | UGWZ |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
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Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
V (Johnson)
Comparison Stars:
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: David York; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #191)