[vsnet-superoutburst 547] Re: WZ Sge: true superhumps not yet

[erik kuulkers <erikk@sron.nl>]

Dear all,

> WZ Sge: true superhumps not yet
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
>     The analysis of the data between July 28.801 and 29.708 (G. Masi,
> R. Novak, J. Pietz, L. Cook, Kyoto team; 5243 points up to now) has yielded
> a period of 0.05669 +/- 0.00028 d, which is in agreement with the orbital
> period (or the nominal period of early superhumps).  This indicates that
> "true" superhumps have not yet apparently emerged.  However, the Kyoto data
> (now being intensively analyzed) may suggest some hint of a change in the
> profile. We will be able to inform the result in due time.  Please continue
> the present excellent coverage!

I wanted to note that based on the period of the (super)humps Patterson et
al. (1981, ApJ 248, 1067) found that humps with a period different from
the orbital period appeared 10-11 days after the peak of the outburst,
suggesting that "true" superhumps started around then.
I also wanted to note that I'm impressed by the nice and detailed light
curves all the people are getting. Really `super'!

Regards,

Erik Kuulkers

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