A very successful Astro-2 mission completed, Superoutburst of 1051+50 CY Ursae Majoris, and Outburst of 0203+56a UV Persei

Active Dates: March 2, 1995 – March 18, 1995


Abstract:

This campaign reports on the Astro-2 mission for the observations of variable stars, particularly cataclysmic variables (CVs). The mission was conducted using the Space shuttle Endeavour from March 2, 1995, to March 18, 1995. Also included are the superoutburst of CY Ursae Majoris, the outburst of UV Persei, and the longest minimum observation of U Geminorum since 1984. The alert notice also contains a correction regarding EF Pegasi.

Justification:

Continuous monitoring and updates were provided to the scientists at Marshall Space Flight Center on the behavior of the stars. Observations helped in the satellite scheduling of these objects, which was crucial information for planning observations.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
SS Cyg 7.70 UGSS

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
VW Hyi 8.40 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
U Gem 8.20 UGSS+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
OY Car 11.20 UGSU+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
AM Her 12.30 AM+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
YZ Cnc 10.50 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
Z Cam 10.00 UGZ+N

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
EM Cyg 11.90 UGZ+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
AR And 11.00 UGSS

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
BV Cen 10.70 UGSS

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
UV Per 11.00 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
SW UMa 9.70 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
EX Hya 10.00 UG/DQ+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
WX Hyi 9.60 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
RW Tri 12.50 EA/WD+NL

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
EF Eri 13.70 AM

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
CY UMa 11.90 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
HL CMa 10.70 UGZ/IW

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

No photometry filters provided

Comparison Stars:

No comparison stars provided


Co-Authorship

Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.

Additional Observer Input:

Not provided

Additional Submission Location:

Not provided


Forum URL

N/A


Notes:

Principal Investigator: N/A; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #204)