Anticipated primary eclipse of b Persei by the third star

Active Dates: Feb. 5, 2018 – Feb. 19, 2018


Abstract:

An AAVSO campaign on the bright star b Per has been launched to observe the predicted eclipse of the third star across the system during the week centered on February 12, 2018.

Justification:

To obtain high time-resolution observations of the bright star b Persei during the eclipse, which will help calibrate various offsets from different observing systems and contribute to understanding the system's dynamics and properties.

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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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Donald F. Collins; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #610)