ASASSN-25bz: new SU UMa-type dwarf nova
ASASSN-25bz (=AT 2025lkr) was discovered at 14.8 mag on 20 May by ASAS-SN. The suggested outburst amplitude is ~8 mag according to the VSX. ASAS-SN reported to the TNS that this could be a classical nova based on its low Galactic latitude b~-2.0 deg. https://www.aavso.org/vsx/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=10848672
I obtained the time-resolved observations of ASASSN-25bz with the SAAO/Lesedi telescope on 26 and 27 May. Its light curve shows a prominent ordinary superhump with an amplitude of 0.15 mag and a period of ~0.0561(1) d (1-d aliases are possible). The optical spectrum obtained on 23 May with the SAAO/Lesedi telescope is dominated by Balmer absorption lines. Thus, I conclude that ASASSN-25bz is a new SU UMa-type dwarf nova. The system is around 15.6 mag.
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