FO Aqr monitoring requested in faint-state study
Active Dates: May 20, 2020 – Oct. 31, 2022
Abstract:
FO Aqr is an interacting binary star with a magnetized white dwarf that accretes from a low-mass companion star. The campaign aims to study FO Aqr during its low state, which has been observed intermittently since 2016.
Justification:
AAVSO observations to identify periodicities in the light curve to understand FO Aqr's accretion mechanisms and test the hypothesis that FO Aqr's disk dissipates if a low state is deep enough.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FO Aqr | 12.70 | DQ+E |
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: Dr. Colin Littlefield; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #644)