R Aqr coverage needed for HST and Chandra observations

Active Dates: Aug. 4, 2017 – Nov. 30, 2018


Abstract:

Dr. Margarita Karovska (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics) has requested visual, photometric, and spectroscopic observations of the symbiotic variable R Aqr in preparation for and in support of Chandra and HST observations currently scheduled for October 2017.

Justification:

The aim of the multiwavelength observations of this fascinating object is to study the physical characteristics of this system and including the multi-scale components of the powerful jet, from the central binary region to the jet-circumbinary material interaction region and beyond. AAVSO observations are requested in order to monitor the state of the system and correlate with the satellite observations. This [level of coverage] will provide solid optical data crucial to interpreting the satellite data.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
R Aqr 5.20 M+ZAND

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Cadence: Not Specified

Resolution: 250

Desired SNR: 100


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: Dr. Margarita Karovska; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #589)