Eclipse of epsilon Aurigae
Active Dates: July 10, 2009 – Aug. 10, 2011
Abstract:
The bright, long-period, eclipsing binary star epsilon Aurigae is predicted to begin its next eclipse late July or early August of 2009. The AAVSO is participating in a global campaign to record this eclipse as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 celebrations, organized by the Citizen Sky project.
Justification:
Observations obtained during this eclipse will help us to refine the properties of this enigmatic system.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
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: N/A; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #398)