AR UMa photometry requested in support of XMM-Newton observations

Active Dates: May 5, 2023 – May 13, 2023


Abstract:

Dr. Axel Schwope (Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam) has requested the assistance of AAVSO observers in obtaining multicolor photometry on the magnetic cataclysmic variable AR UMa in support of observations with XMM-Newton.

Justification:

This object is of high interest because it is the magnetic CV with the highest magnetic field. X-ray observations are key to understanding the energy release in such a high field environment, but can be triggered only if the source is shown to be in a high state.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
AR UMa 13.90 AM

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. Axel Schwope; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #824)