[vsnet-newvar 2540] SDSS J124058.03-015919.2

Taichi Kato tkato at kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Tue Jul 26 15:38:44 JST 2005


SDSS J124058.03-015919.2

   According to MNRAS 361, 487, SDSS J124058.03-015919.2 is
a new AM CVn star with a 37-min orbital period.
The spectrum resembles those of quiescent AM CVn stars
(GP Com, CP Eri etc.).  The object is normally at V=19.7,
but its outbursts may be reasonally detected.  Add this
to your regular monitoring program.


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