Alert Notice 448: Request for observations of V455 AND in support of HST observations
Active Dates: Sept. 12, 2011 – Oct. 10, 2011
Abstract:
Dr. Paula Szkody (University of Washington) has requested the help of AAVSO observers in monitoring the WZ Sge-type cataclysmic variable V455 And in support of Hubble Space Telescope ultraviolet spectroscopic observations scheduled for 11:31:18-15:07:25 2011 September 25 UT (the night of Saturday, September 24/25) (JD 2455829.98007-.13015). Nightly observations are requested beginning immediately and continuing through October 10.
Justification:
The primary purpose of the monitoring is to know whether V455 And is in quiescence; if it is in outburst it will be too bright for the HST instrumentation. The decision whether to go forward with the HST observations will be made the evening of Friday, September 23/24, so the nights of September 22/23, 23/24, and 24/25 are the most critical for observations to be reported.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMAM-V455 | 18.60 | EA |
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: Dr. Paula Szkody; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #448)