Monitoring requested of the peculiar cataclysmic variable FS Aurigae
Active Dates: Nov. 30, 2010 – March 31, 2011
Abstract:
Dr. Vitaly Neustroev (U. of Oulu, Finland) requests continuous, nightly monitoring of the cataclysmic variable FS Aurigae during the current (2010-2011) observing season to clearly define the start and end times of several consecutive dwarf nova outbursts and measure their outburst properties. FS Aurigae is a peculiar dwarf nova system exhibiting a number of periodicities and other phenomena whose origin is not yet understood. In addition to the strange periodicities present, the star also exhibits very short dwarf nova outbursts that have not been well-defined and covered fully throughout the cycle. The purpose of this campaign is to detect the next outburst of FS Aurigae as early as possible, and then to follow the outburst throughout its duration with intensive time-series observations. This will then be continued throughout the coming observing season.
Justification:
FS Aurigae is a peculiar dwarf nova system exhibiting a number of periodicities and other phenomena whose origin is not yet understood. In addition to the strange periodicities present, the star also exhibits very short dwarf nova outbursts that have not been well-defined and covered fully throughout the cycle. It is critically important to detect and report the onset of the next outburst within a few hours.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
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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. Vitaly Neustroev; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #428)