[vsnet-alert 13102] Re: DR UMa outburst

[Tom Krajci]

Initial images from Astrokolkhoz show this object to be about 0.4 mag. 
brighter than 15 hours ago.


On 4/5/2011 1:08 PM, Ohshima wrote:
> Re: DR UMa outburst!
>
>   We have received observations from Tom Krajci.
>   Interestingly, this object is showing periodic variations with the
> period of ~ 0.08 d and the amplituyde of ~ 0.2 mag. This characteristic
> implies that this object is SU UMa type dwarf nova. If the dwarf nova
> emits radio strongly, it seems unusual.
>
>   According to these observations, DR UMa was still getting brighter
> seven hours ago. This obejct may be before the maximum. Further observations
> are required!

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