AAVSO Special Notice #161: Outburst of the dwarf nova WX Cet

Hazel McGee (Guildford, UK) has reported that the infrequently
outbursting dwarf nova WX Cet is in outburst.  WX Cet was recorded at a
magnitude of 12.62 (clear filter, V zeropoint) on 2009 July 8.44375 (JD
2455020.94375).  The observation was obtained remotely with GRAS-001
(New Mexico).  Follow-up observations of this outburst are urgently
requested, including both visual estimates and instrumental photometry. 
CCD time-series observations capable of detecting possible superhumps
are particularly important.  Please obtain the highest signal-to-noise
data you can with the shortest exposures possible; filtered observations
are not required.


WX Cet is located at the following (J2000) coordinates:

RA: 01 17 04.20 , Dec: -17 56 23.0


Charts for WX Cet may be obtained via AAVSO VSP at the following URL:

http://www.aavso.org/observing/charts/vsp/index.html?pickname=WX%20Cet


Please report all observations to the AAVSO with the name "WX CET".


This AAVSO Special Notice was prepared by M. Templeton.

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