Continuing observations requested for KIC 08462852

Active Dates: April 8, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2016


Abstract:

Further to AAVSO Alert Notice 532, the AAVSO is requesting ongoing time-series observations of the enigmatic variable object KIC 08462852 (= KIC 8462852) beginning immediately and continuing through at least the end of 2016. Observations are requested in order to study not only the aperiodic fading events but also the behavior of the star outside of these events.

Justification:

Observations are requested in order to study not only the aperiodic fading events but also the behavior of the star outside of these events.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
KIC J192410.81+445934.9 15.80 NL

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. Tabetha Boyajian; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #542)