[vsnet-alert 6311] WZ Sge: rapid fading?

[Taichi Kato <tkato>]

WZ Sge: rapid fading?

Dear Colleagues,

   With the newly analyzed Kyoto data, the fading trend seems to have become
unprecedentedly apparent during the present outburst.  The mean decline
rate between Aug. 17.09 and 17.67 UT is 0.32 mag/d, largest ever observed
during this outburst.  Although superhumps (or pre-eclipse humps) are
still very prominent, WZ Sge may be experiencing another very important
stage of the outburst!  This may be a transient dip, as observed in AL Com.

   We will continue analyzing the rest of the data.  Please keep your
closest eye on this object, and keep us informed!

Regards,
Taichi Kato
VSNET Collaboration team

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