Alert Notice 343: Rare outburst of 2320-08 EG Aquarii
Active Dates: Nov. 8, 2006 – Nov. 10, 2006
Abstract:
The dwarf nova EG Aquarii was reported in outburst at visual magnitude 12.4 on November 08.48 UT, confirmed at 13.08V on November 08.62986 UT. This is only the third observed outburst, with the previous ones in 1958 and 1959. Observations show superhumps, indicating an SU UMa-type dwarf nova. Data is being collected and analyzed to determine superhump behavior and refine classification.
Justification:
Observation of a rare outburst and superhump behavior to refine classification of EG Aquarii as an SU UMa-type dwarf nova.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
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.
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: Rod Stubbings; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #343)