Outburst of NSV 1436
Active Dates: March 28, 2011 – March 30, 2011
Abstract:
The cataclysmic variable NSV 1436 has been discovered in outburst. This is the first bright outburst of this star observed since 1948, and followup observations are strongly encouraged. Little is known about the nature of NSV 1436, and observations may help shed light on whether the star is an infrequently outbursting normal dwarf nova, a WZ Sge star, or recurrent nova. The object is currently just a few hours east of the Sun, and will be available for the first half of the night only. Both time-series and multicolor photometry are encouraged.
Justification:
NSV 1436 may be an infrequently outbursting normal dwarf nova, a WZ Sge star, or recurrent nova. It has been poorly observed in the past, and photometry during the current outburst may provide insight into its nature.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSV 14367 | 10.20 | None |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Not Requested |
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
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Comparison Stars:
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Co-Authorship
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: E. Muyllaert; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #434)