Alert Notice 705: Rare outburst of the WZ Sge star PQ And (Nova And 1988)
Active Dates: May 29, 2020 – May 29, 2020
Abstract:
Rare outburst of the WZ Sge star PQ And (Nova And 1988). Discovered by Kenji Hirosawa (Aichi, Japan). Discovery magnitude: 10.48 cG. Discovery date: 2020 May 28.77633 UT. Coordinates (2000.0): R.A. 02 29 29.55 Decl. +40 02 40.0.
Justification:
PQ And was discovered as Nova And 1988. Now known to be a WZ Sge-type system and may be a period bouncer. Previous outbursts were found in 1938 and 1967. Observations are important to capture superhump development.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry, Spectroscopy
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PQ And | 10.00 | UGWZ+ZZ/GWLIB |
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: Kenji Hirosawa; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #705)