Coverage of Nova LMC 1996 (OGLE-2018-NOVA-01) outburst needed now

Active Dates: March 14, 2018 – May 15, 2018


Abstract:

Dr. Frederick Walter (Stony Brook University) has requested AAVSO observers, particularly those in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, to monitor the current outburst of the recurrent nova Nova LMC 1996 = OGLE-2018-NOVA-01. The progenitor of this nova has eclipses every 2.85 days. Observations of the current outburst indicate that the eclipse appears to be out of phase. To confirm this, optical photometry is needed urgently, beginning immediately.

Justification:

Optical photometry is needed urgently to confirm that the eclipse appears to be out of phase.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
Nova LMC 1996 11.00 NR+E

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. Frederick Walter; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #620)