Recurrent Nova U Scorpii in outburst

Active Dates: Jan. 28, 2010 – Feb. 28, 2010


Abstract:

The recurrent nova U Sco is in outburst at magnitude V=8.05 on 2010 January 28.4385 UT (JD 2455224.9385). Prior to outburst, U Scorpii was measured at V=18.2 on Jan 27.4501.

Justification:

Visual, CCD, and PEP observations are urgently requested, including unfiltered CCD time series. Observers are asked to use filters when performing single-measure photometry, but unfiltered time series is also requested beginning immediately and continuing for the next month.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
U Sco 7.50 NR+E

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested

Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

No photometry filters provided

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: Bradley Schaefer; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #415)