[vsnet-alert 11946] Re: SDSS J165359.06+201010.4 superhump detection

[Boris Gaensicke]

Dear Taichi,

just a quick comment,

> SDSS J165359.06+201010.4 superhump detection
>
>   Osaka Kyoiku U. team (Shinichi Nakagawa, Ryo Noguchi, Kazuyuki Ogura
> and Katsura Matsumoto) has succeeded in detecting superhumps in
> this object (currently undergoing a bright outburst).
> The superhump period based on single-night observation is 0.0645(2) d,
> The period is shorter than the reported orbital period (1.58 hr) based
> on SDSS CV follow-up observation (Szkody et al. 2006).
> Further observations are strongly encouraged!

the 1.58hr period reported in Szkody et al. (2006AJ....131..973S) was a 
superhump period, not an orbital period, so the value you quote for this 
outburst is not too far off.

Best wishes,

Boris


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