V404 Cyg observations needed tonight for Chandra observations

Active Dates: Aug. 11, 2017 – Aug. 12, 2017


Abstract:

Dr. Gregory Sivakoff and colleagues have requested AAVSO observers' assistance in observing the black hole X-ray transient LMXB V404 Cyg in support of Chandra observations.

Justification:

Support of Chandra observations

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
R Cyg 6.10 M

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. Gregory Sivakoff (University of Alberta) and colleagues; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #592)