TCP J16425922+2621020: a large amplitude CV candidate, likely a WZ
Sge-type dwarf nova
Tadashi Kojima reported the discovery of TCP J16425922+2621020 on 2025
12 26.8538 UTC at 13.0 mag (unfiltered).
http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/unconf/followups/J16425922+2621020.html
The likely counterpart is 3"-away Gaia DR3 1301247792154799488,
G=20.044(8) mag at 674 (-144/+248) pc. Thus, the absolute magnitudes
in quiescence and outburst are ~10.9(7) and ~3.9(7) mag, respectively.
This is also recorded in the Gaia white dwarf candidate catalogs
(e.g., Gentile et al. 2021).
http://vizier.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/VizieR?-source=&-out.add=_r&-out.add=_…
Given its large outburst amplitude of ~7 mag, no previous outbursts,
and possible white dwarf-dominated spectral energy distribution in
quiescence, TCP J16425922+2621020 is most likely a WZ Sge-type dwarf
nova in outburst. Although time-resolved observations are almost
impossible for now due to its RA=16hr, this might be a nice target for
future observations.
Best regards,
Yusuke
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South African Astronomical Observatory, Postdoc fellow
Yusuke TAMPO / 反保 雄介
EMAIL: tampo(a)kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ALT. EMAIL: yusuke(a)saao.ac.za
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ASASSN-22nd (=AT2025ahnc= ZTF25acibbkf =ASASSN-25fb); a new
fast-decaying outburst
GOTO, ZTF, and ASASSN have detected a new outburst from a known CV
candidate ASASSN-22nd.
https://vsx.aavso.org/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=2345330https://www.wis-tns.org/object/2025ahnchttps://lasair-ztf.lsst.ac.uk/objects/ZTF25acibbkf/https://asas-sn.osu.edu/sky-patrol/coordinate/19517db9-fb36-4d9c-a94d-2ca87…
This outburst shows a fast decay, approximately 1 mag/d. Considering
its large amplitude(>7mag), relatively short outburst cycle (~3
years), and fast decay of the outburst, this outburst could be a
precursor outburst of a dwarf nova superoutburst, or even from an AM
CVn star.
Although the system is currently faint (~18.5 mag in ATLAS), if the
system returns to a bright state, time-resolved photometries will be
encouraged.
Best regards,
Yusuke
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South African Astronomical Observatory, Postdoc fellow
Yusuke TAMPO / 反保 雄介
EMAIL: tampo(a)kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ALT. EMAIL: yusuke(a)saao.ac.za
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ASASSN-25eq: new WZ Sge-type dwarf nova, likely a period bouncer
ASASSN discovered ASASSN-25eq on 2025-11-13.18 UT at 15.07 mag. Then
it brightened to g=14.0 mag on 2025-11-15. The VSX lists g=21.9 mag as
the counterpart, hence the outburst amplitude is ~8 mag.
https://vsx.aavso.org/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=10868208https://asas-sn.osu.edu/sky-patrol/coordinate/579ca10e-176d-4c3b-958f-03a39…
Josch Hambsh and Berto Monard have reported the time-resolved
observations of ASASSN-25eq. The light curve shows a 1-mag dip around
2025-11-25 UT. After this dip, clear superhumps are present, with a
period of ~0.0645 d. There is no clear modulation before the dip.
Thus, ASASSN-25eq is a new WZ Sge-type dwarf nova, with a
double-superoutburst feature often observed in a period bouncer
system.
See e.g. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2018PASJ...70...47K/abstract
Given the absence of clear early superhumps, ASASSN-25eq is presumably
a face-on system. A spectrum taken with the Mookodi/Lesedi telescope
on 16 Nov. is dominated by Balmer absorption lines, which supports
this interpretation.
Time-resolved observations are encouraged.
Best regards,
Yusuke
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South African Astronomical Observatory, Postdoc fellow
Yusuke TAMPO / 反保 雄介
EMAIL: tampo(a)kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ALT. EMAIL: yusuke(a)saao.ac.za
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TCP J07454958-2442056: most likely a WZ Sge-type dwarf nova
TCP J07454958-2442056 was discovered by Yuji Nakamura on 13th Oct 2025
at 14.0 mag (unfiltered). According to VSX, the outburst amplitude is
~8.2 mag.
https://vsx.aavso.org/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=10868099
Josch Hambsch and Sjoerd Dufoer have reported the time-resolved
observations of this source. The light curve shows possible superhumps
with a period of ~0.055 d, although I cannot conclude due to its
faintness and 1-d aliases. Given its large outburst amplitude, almost
40-d outburst duration, and short superhump period, TCP
J07454958-2442056 is most likely a new WZ Sge-type dwarf nova.
Note that the system has already faded below the detection level of ATLAS.
https://fallingstar-data.com/forcedphot/queue/3502597/
Best regards,
Yusuke
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South African Astronomical Observatory, Postdoc fellow
Yusuke TAMPO / 反保 雄介
EMAIL: tampo(a)kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ALT. EMAIL: yusuke(a)saao.ac.za
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ASASSN-25en: new SU UMa-type dwarf nova
ASASSN discovered ASASSN-25en on 2025-11-03 UT at 14.94 mag. The
outburst amplitude in the VSX is ~7.5 mag.
https://vsx.aavso.org/index.php?view=detail.top&oid=10868163
Josch Hambsch and Itoh-san have reported the time-resolved
observations. The light curve after 2025-11-11 UT shows a
single-peaked superhump with a period of either 0.06003(3) or
0.06390(3) d. Thus, ASASSN-25en is a new SU UMa-type dwarf nova. The
rapid decline from the outburst was observed around 2025-11-21 UT.
Best regards,
Yusuke
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South African Astronomical Observatory, Postdoc fellow
Yusuke TAMPO / 反保 雄介
EMAIL: tampo(a)kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
ALT. EMAIL: yusuke(a)saao.ac.za
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