KR Aur observations needed tonight for HST check
Abstract:
Further to AAVSO Alert Notice 754 , Drs. Anna Francesca Pala (European Space Agency, ESAC, Spain) and Thomas Kupfer (Texas Tech University) request AAVSO observers' assistance in observing the novalike cataclysmic variable KR Aur beginning immediately - MOST IMPORTANT IS TONIGHT (MARCH 9/10) - in support of HST observations scheduled for March 11, 2023 UT.
Justification:
Tonight's observations would be the most important since we need to obtain a positive detection [in V] to confirm that the target it is safe to be observed with COS.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry, Spectroscopy
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR Aur | 12.70 | NL/VY |
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: Drs. Anna Francesca Pala and Thomas Kupfer; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #816)