Request to monitor PQ Andromedae for HST Observations

Active Dates: Aug. 27, 2007 – Sept. 16, 2007


Abstract:

Dr. Paula Szkody (University of Washington) has requested our help in monitoring the nova PQ Andromedae for upcoming Hubble Space Telescope observations. The HST observations are scheduled to be made during the week of 2007 September 10-16 UT. PQ Andromedae is the progenitor of Nova Andromedae 1988, and is being observed as part of a larger study of pulsating white dwarf primaries in cataclysmic variables.

Justification:

AAVSO observations are requested to ensure that the object is indeed faint when observed with HST, as it could damage the instrument if it were to into outburst. AAVSO observations will be used to make a 'go'/'no go' decision when the observing window opens, and will also be used in the analysis of the resulting data.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



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Photometry Filters:

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Comparison Stars:

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Co-Authorship

Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paula Szkody; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #356)