R Aqr monitoring needed in support of HST and Chandra observations

Active Dates: Jan. 3, 2020 – Jan. 14, 2020


Abstract:

Dr. Margarita Karovska requests the assistance of AAVSO observers in monitoring the symbiotic binary (Mira + white dwarf) R Aqr in support of upcoming observations with Chandra and HST.

Justification:

The HST observations are scheduled for 2020 January 13 and 14 UT. The Chandra observations are scheduled for the week of January 13 UT. Observations are needed to support these scheduled satellite observations.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
R Aqr 5.20 M+ZAND

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:

Not provided

Additional Submission Location:

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Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Margarita Karovska; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #689)