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X Ser in outburst

mrv
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Mon, 09/05/2016 - 14:32

The old nova X Ser appears to be having another DN-like outburst.  It started in late August according to observations made with AAVSONET C30.  Continuing coverage with this telescope may not be possible due to equipment issues.  So, other observers should try to observe this target till the end of its observing season.

Bob

lmk
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 09/06/2016 - 06:52
It is

I can confirm this. Just estimated it visually at 14.4

Mike

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SPK
Affiliation
Association Française des Observateurs d'Étoiles Variables (AFOEV)
Tue, 09/06/2016 - 17:38
Spectroscopy and photometry of X Ser (ATel #9463)

"Spectroscopy and photometry of X Ser (Nova Ser 1903) during its current DN stunted outburst"
ATel #9463; U. Munari (INAF Padova) and S. Dallaporta (ANS Collaboration)
http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=9463

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mrv
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Wed, 09/07/2016 - 01:01
Re: Spectroscopy and photometry of X Ser (ATel #9463)

Patrick,

Thanks for the link to ATel #9463.  Glad to see others are looking at this under-observed star.

Bob

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