CVNET
Cataclysmic Variables Network
ACTIVITY AT A GLANCE
Last updated 07:38 UT on 21 October 2021
(All objects mentioned this section are in the International Variable Star Index; additionally, VSX links have been given for selected cataclysmic variables)
'Activity at a Glance' is gleaned from observations reported to AAVSO MyNewsFlash, BAAVSS-Alert, CVnet-Outburst, VSObs-share and VSNET-outburst. We sincerely thank all the observers who contribute timely observations and reports of activity to these email lists.
New outbursts and unusual activity reported in the last 72 hours
YYYYMMDD
20211020
1RXS J063214.8+253620 #
Current superoutbursts (since ...)
SDSS J203501.46-001946.1 :* (20210927, UGSU:)
MASTER OT J055845.55+391533.4 * (20210923, UGSU)
ASASSN-16og : (20210921, UGSU)
LL And #* (20210912, UGWZ)
ASASSN-19ax :* (20210910, UGSU:)
MASTER OT J055845.55+391533.4 (20210909, UGSU)
NY Her (20210828, UGSU)
V493 Lyr : (20210828, UG)
V1024 Per (20210827, UGSU)
GV Psc (20210827, UGSU)
OT J215818.5+241925 * (20210827, UGSU)
SDSS J172102.48+273301.2 #* (20210826, AM CVn star)
ASASSN-21nv :# (20210727, UGWZ:)
Z Cam-type dwarf novae at standstill
Z Cam ends long 1,051 day standstill on 20210828 (started on 20181012)
# indicates a noteworthy or unusual activity
: indicates confirmation required
* indicates time-resolved photometry required
CV News
LL Andromedae
From BAAVSS-Alert, 16 September 2021
The large amplitude dwarf nova, LL And, was reported to be in outburst by the undersigned at magnitude 12.8 (CCD, clear filter) on September 14.902.
Subsequent time series photometry by Tamas Tordai, the Kyoto University team and the Director has revealed small humps in the light curve, but these do not appear to be related to the orbital period (Porb = 79 mins). It is anticipated that full blown superhumps may appear in the next few days. Follow up observations, both time series photometry and individual data points, are therefore urgently requested. Spectroscopy is also welcome, especially considering that the object is so bright – a spectrum taken on the first night by Robin Leadbeater, showing H-Balmer lines in absorption, is presented on the BAA Forum: https://britastro.org/node/26220
LL And is a member of the WZ Sge family of dwarf novae which show large amplitude outbursts at very long intervals. In quiescence, LL And is mag 20, so its amplitude is ca. 7 magnitudes. LL And was seen in outburst in December 1993, and the last confirmed outburst occurred in December 2008. One other outburst was observed in June 2004.
LL And is conveniently located at RA 00 41 51.47 DEC +26 37 21.1 (J2000.0) and is visible all night. An AAVSO chart, which can readily be scaled and orientated for convenience, can be downloaded here: https://app.aavso.org/vsp/chart/?east=right&fov=30.0&scale=E&star=LL+And&orientation=visual&maglimit=16.5&resolution=150&P=on&north=down&Z=on&type=chart
Please submit observations to the VSS photometry or spectroscopy database. Keep an eye on the BAA Forum for further developments of this unfolding story.
Jeremy Shears
Director, Variable Star Section
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