Dwarf nova outburst of GK Per (N Per 1901)

Active Dates: Aug. 24, 2018 – Oct. 29, 2021


Abstract:

The old nova GK Per (N Per 1901), which has dwarf nova (minor) outbursts, appears to be going into outburst, according to observations reported to the AAVSO.

Justification:

GK Per has dwarf nova outbursts about every 18-36 months, although the interval can vary quite a bit and some intervals can be longer than three years.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
GK Per 0.20 NA/DQ+UG

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Precision: 100

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Elizabeth O. Waagen; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #649)