The Halloween Stellar Outburst of 2006 - A Nearby Microlens?
Abstract
When an experienced amateur astronomer discovered that an ordinary 11th magnitude star had brightened to 7th magnitude, other amateurs immediately followed up on the discovery. Their observations proved significant in deciphering a puzzle that garnered considerable attention among professional astronomers in the ensuing days. This paper traces the events and analysis of this highly unusual event.
- Publication:
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Society for Astronomical Sciences Annual Symposium
- Pub Date:
- May 2007
- Bibcode:
- 2007SASS...26...57K