Alert Notice 579: KIC 8462852 optical dipping event
Active Dates: May 18, 2017 – June 9, 2017
Abstract:
An optical dip was reported on May 18, 2017, in KIC 8462852 (Boyajian's Star). Photometry and spectroscopy confirmed the dip, showing a drop of 0.02 magnitude in Cousins V photometry. Intensive multi-color monitoring is requested from AAVSO observers.
Justification:
KIC 8462852 was observed undergoing a rare optical dip event, prompting intensive photometric and spectroscopic monitoring to understand the phenomenon.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIC 8462852 | 11.88 | ROT/DIP |
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:
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Additional Submission Location:
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Forum URL
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: T. Boyajian (Louisiana State University); Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #579)