Monitoring 1SWASP J162117.36+441254.2 for HST observations

Active Dates: Feb. 15, 2017 – March 31, 2017


Abstract:

Dr. Elmé Breedt (University of Warwick) has requested AAVSO observers' assistance in monitoring the eclipsing cataclysmic variable 1SWASP J162117.36+441254.2 (=CSS_J162117.4+441254) beginning now in support of observations scheduled with the Hubble Space Telescope for late February - early March.

Justification:

We hope to measure the temperature of the white dwarf in this binary and to look for signs of nuclear evolution of the hot donor star.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



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:

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Additional Submission Location:

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Elmé Breedt; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #569)