[vsnet-alert 327] (fwd) superhumps in AQ CMi (Patterson et al.)

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   Congratulations to all the people concerned!

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From: jop@tristram.phys.columbia.edu (Joe Patterson)
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                    AQ CANIS MINORIS

V-band photoelectric photometry by A. Shambrook with the CTIO
1 m telescope shows superhumps in the light curve of this recently-
erupted dwarf nova.  Timings on February 12 and 13 indicate a
period of 95.9+-0.3 minutes.  The amplitude (0.17 mag peak-to-
trough) and waveform (fast rise, slow decline) are normal for SU UMa
stars in early decline from a superoutburst. On February 13 the star
was at V=14.5.

CCD observers can perhaps follow this star as it gets considerably
fainter, and look for the "echo" signature (after a sharp fading to
near quiescence) that is often seen in this class of dwarf novae.
That would be awfully interesting, as would its (certifiable)
absence!

Joe Patterson
Dept of Astronomy, Columbia Univ.

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