AB Aur HST observations on January 17-18
Active Dates: Nov. 1, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract:
Observations of the bright young, accreting A0 Herbig Ae star AB Aur, have been scheduled with the Hubble Space Telescope on 17-18 January 2024. These observations are critical to the science goals of the campaign focusing on accretion processes in young stellar objects.
Justification:
The campaign aims to support science goals related to accretion processes in young stellar objects. Observers are requested to focus on observations particularly from January 15 to 19 UT and continue through February.
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:
H-alpha (6563.0 Å)
Photometry Filters:
B (Johnson), V (Johnson), r (Sloan)
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
N/A
Notes:
Principal Investigator: Lauren Biddle; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #846)