Outburst of 2106-09 VY Aquarii - probably not a superoutburst

Active Dates: Oct. 7, 2006 – Oct. 9, 2006


Abstract:

The SU UMa-type (possibly WZ Sge-type) cataclysmic variable VY Aquarii is experiencing an outburst for the first time since 1994. The outburst's nature is unknown and time-series photometry is requested to help determine its nature.

Justification:

Time series photometry throughout the outburst may help determine the nature of VY Aquarii, as its previous superhump behavior did not fit the classical pattern for WZ Sge stars.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
NSV 2106 8.22 SRB

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
VY Aqr 10.00 UGSU

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

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:

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Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Hiroyuki Maehara; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #342)