The 1996 November superoutburst of VW Hyi

(vsnet-obs 4262)

G'day all,

The dwarf nova VW Hydri is in superoutburst. Observations reported so far for October 4 (all times UT):

time     mag      observer
----     ---      --------
10:27    8.4        Tz
11:26    7.6        Nn
11:44    8.1        Nn
12:04    8.2        Nn
12:53    8.7        Fm
13:05    8.7        Fm
13:18    8.6        Fm
13:36    8.7        Fm
13:44    8.6        Fm

Tz = Justin Tilbrook (Penwortham, South Australia)
       20cm Newtonian
Nn = Peter Nation (Noarlunga Downs, South Australia)
       10cm refractor
Fm = Fraser Farrell (Christies Beach, South Australia)
       15cm Newtonian

Tz has made additional observations. Nn & Fm were both observing through gaps between clouds.

cheers,

Fraser Farrell
Variable Stars Group
Astronomical Society of South Australia

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