Special Notice #115: Request for observations of Eta Carinae
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July 31, 2008
Eta Car
Alert Notice 301: Observations requested for 1041-59 eta Car and 2349+56 rho Cas
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VARIABLE STAR OBSERVERS
25 Birch Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
INTERNET: aavso@aavso.org
Tel. 617-354-0484 Fax 617-354-0665
25 Birch Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
INTERNET: aavso@aavso.org
Tel. 617-354-0484 Fax 617-354-0665
AAVSO ALERT NOTICE 301 (May 21, 2003)
SUBJECTS: 1041-59 ETA CAR; 2349+56 RHO CAS
OBSERVATIONS REQUESTED: 1041-59 ETA CAR and 2349+56 RHO CAS
EVENTS: Possible optical brightening of eta Car over next few months; Possible optical fading of rho Cas over next few months
2003 eta Carinae Observing
Eta Carinae is one of the most interesting stars in the sky. According to predictions, 2003 could be a very exciting year for observing Eta Car. Below is a list of resources and information that can help you with your observations.
Eta Carinae
Sovereign of the South
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| NASA/HST image of Eta Carinae and its pair of billowing gas and dust clouds. |