XZ Tau and HL Tau monitoring needed for Chandra observations

Active Dates: Oct. 29, 2018 – Nov. 15, 2018


Abstract:

Dr. David Principe (MIT) has requested AAVSO observers' assistance in monitoring the classical T Tauri star binary XZ Tau in support of Chandra observations scheduled between tonight and November 15. Coverage of the very nearby HL Tau, a classical T Tauri star, is also requested but at a lower priority.

Justification:

The purpose of the Chandra observations are to identify signatures of accretion shocks on the surface of the star and thus determining its outburst state with optical photometry is helpful.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
XZ Tau 12.60 CTTS/ROT

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Not Requested
HL Tau 14.30 CTTS

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. David Principe; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #654)