Dear colleagues, The UGSU-type dwarf nova NN Cam (previously known as NSV 1485) is about to go into outburst at any moment now. Its outburst cycle is about 180...
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Gary Poyner
g_poyner
Nov 5, 2011 2:27 pm
Whilst putting together the Variable Star pages for 'The Astronomer39; magazine, I see that Jeremy Shears detected an outburst of NN Cam on Oct 1.885 UT at...
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mikesimonsen
Nov 10, 2011 5:19 pm
Dear Friend of the AAVSO, We are conducting a survey to learn more about the demographics of our members, observers and anyone affiliated with or interested in...
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Michel Bonnardeau
mb1_astro
Nov 21, 2011 5:55 pm
SDSSJ0155 (FL Cet) is a polar with deep, narrow eclipses. I observe that, since September, it has dropped by 2 mag and I can barely detect the eclipses: ...
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Gary Poyner
g_poyner
Nov 21, 2011 7:23 pm
I can confirm that FL Cet has entered a low state. My data is obtained with the AAVSO SRO-50 telescope. Following the resumption of SRO-50 after Monsoon...
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Eddy Muyllaert
eddy_muyllaert
Nov 23, 2011 6:31 pm
Hi all, While searching for interesting cv's I came upon UZ Tri. According the VSX it is catalogued as a nova with an outburst in 1980. Does someone know more ...
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R. McDaniel
r_mcdaniel2001
Nov 23, 2011 6:52 pm
Hey Eddy, Here is the VizieR page for it http://vizier.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/VizieR-S?V*%20UZ%20Tri Ron ... From: Eddy Muyllaert To: cvnet-discussion Sent:...
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jbortle@...
cnj999
Nov 27, 2011 12:52 pm
Having not seen mention of the fact elsewhere on our site, or in announcements, I would point out that after briefly attaining maximum light at the end of...
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Gary Poyner
g_poyner
Dec 2, 2011 11:34 am
The Polar GG Leo is recovering back to maximum brightness after fading to a low state of V=17.0-18.5 in May 2007. GG Leo is observed as part of the BAAVSS Long...
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Eddy Muyllaert
eddy_muyllaert
Dec 3, 2011 9:06 pm
... Van: vsnet-chat-bounces@... [mailto:vsnet-chat-bounces@...] Namens Taichi Kato Verzonden: zaterdag 3...
Hi all, Is it now cleared out if KN Gem is a dwarf nova or a mira? Thanks, Happy New Year to everyone! Eddy [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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FIDRICH Robert
fidusz
Dec 31, 2011 5:54 pm
Hi Eddy, ... According to the VSX it was a minor planet (123) Brunhild. http://www.aavso.org/vsx/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=14541 Clear skies, -- Fidusz...
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Eddy Muyllaert
eddy_muyllaert
Jan 2, 2012 4:18 pm
Hi all, It seems that the VSX isn't working. What can be the problem? Regards, Eddy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Roger Pickard
roger_pickard
Jan 2, 2012 4:28 pm
Hi Eddy, I've found the same problem today. I don't expect anything can be done until tomorrow when people return to work. Cheers, Roger ... From: "Eddy...
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FIDRICH Robert
fidusz
Jan 2, 2012 4:37 pm
Hi Eddy, ... Actually it's not only VSX but VSP doesn't work either since early morning (in UT) -- probably also because VSX :( But at least a copy of the VSX...
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Christopher Watson
sleepconvention
Jan 2, 2012 7:07 pm
Yes, at this time, VSX seems to be incapable of delivering responses to any requests, and this will effect not only VSX but those other AAVSO enterprise tools...
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Patrick Wils
patrickwils
Jan 2, 2012 8:41 pm
VSX should be up and running again. Patrick...
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mikesimonsen
Jan 28, 2012 4:44 am
Today I received a note from my Aussie friend informing me that he has passed a significant milestone in his observing career. A few nights ago he made his...
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mikesimonsen
Jan 30, 2012 3:31 pm
There are over 100 new and revised charts and sequences since the last update in November. Many of these are for stars in the newly formed YSO Section Program,...
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Denis Denisenko
dendarahden
Feb 15, 2012 4:57 pm
Hello all! Those who are reading the Astronomer39;s Telegram should have already seen ATel 3927 <http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=3927> with the report...
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Mike Simonsen
mikesimonsen
Feb 15, 2012 5:05 pm
Hi Denis, Thank you for that interesting account of the discovery process! Mike Simonsen ********************************************************* Mike...
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mikesimonsen
Mar 9, 2012 11:49 am
New data released from the AAVSO Photometric All Sky Survey (APASS) has allowed us to revise, repair and update many reported chart errors as well as create...
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FIDRICH Robert
fidusz
Mar 11, 2012 3:56 pm
Dear Friends, The GCVS team has publishes the 80th Name List (part II.) IBVS 6008. That means finally we have official GCVS names for several SDSSJ.... CVs. ...
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FIDRICH Robert
fidusz
Mar 12, 2012 12:23 pm
Dear Friends, Upon request please find the reversed version of the list (old names firs): old name(s) new name ... 1RXS J154104.6+360252 =...
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Mike Simonsen
mikesimonsen
Mar 12, 2012 12:40 pm
Thanks, Robert. I was just about to update the CV Circular Template with these new names and this will make the job a bit easier! Mike 2012/3/12 FIDRICH Robert...
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Gary Poyner
g_poyner
Mar 12, 2012 12:49 pm
Most useful Robert. Many thanks indeed! regards, Gary ... Gary Poyner FRAS www.variablestars.co.uk...
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Stephen Hovell
srh@xtra.co.nz
Mar 16, 2012 4:29 am
Hi Everyone. I have observed VX Ret in outburst over the past three days – the first time I have seen it since Mati Morel gave me a sequence at the start of...
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mikesimonsen
Apr 15, 2012 2:51 pm
It's been 933 days since we launched the Z CamPaign. The response from AAVSO observers has been amazing. In fact, I have been concerned at times that the Z...
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mikesimonsen
Apr 23, 2012 9:12 pm
There is now a forum for discussing Cvs on the AAVSO website. You can visit it here: http://www.aavso.org/forums/cataclysmic-variables I've started a few...