Request to monitor V426 Oph for XMM Newton observations

Active Dates: Jan. 17, 2006 – April 6, 2006


Abstract:

Dr. Darren Baskill, University of Leicester, has requested optical observations of the cataclysmic variable star V426 Oph to coincide with upcoming XMM-Newton observations.

Justification:

Optical observations before, during and after the observing run are needed to correlate the X-Ray data with optical because the primary question is whether we will clearly see the periodic modulation that was hinted at in the ASCA observation. This could settle the published claims and counterclaims that this system is indeed an intermediate polar.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
R Oph 7.00 M

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

B (Johnson), V (Johnson)

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: Dr. Darren Baskill; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #332)