AAVSO Alert Notice 814: HST observations of AB Aur this week

Active Dates: March 1, 2023 – March 2, 2023


Abstract:

Further to Alert Notice 809, Dr. Lauren Biddle (University of Texas) informs us that a second set of HST observations of the bright (6.9-8.4V) young, accreting A0 Herbig Ae star, AB Aur has been scheduled.

Justification:

The science goals of this campaign would be best supported by a time-series with observational cadence that covers a range of timescales: high-cadence (hourly), medium cadence (weekly), and low-cadence (monthly).

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
AB Aur 6.90 UXOR/ROT

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:

Not provided


Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Lauren Biddle; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #814)