november stars, redux

From: Joe Patterson <*jop_at_astro.columbia.edu*> Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:21:48 -0500 (EST) · jop_at_astro.columbia.edu

Dear CBAers,

Despite my cheerleading for RX0354-16 a few days ago, I no longer think 
it's a winner.  Berto's and Tom's data suggest that it's too hard (faint) 
a target, and some other data lying around a corner suggested that it 
might not be so unusual - except for the one circumstance of high space 
velocity, which is not exactly up our alley.  So I'm hooting it off the 
stage.

SDSS0407-06 remains a very good target, though, from all known 
hemispheres.

Other supplements to the last announcement:

BW Scl, in the south, and HS2331+3905 are still very, very good targets, 
if you can handle the faintness (about 16.7).  These bookended N/S stars 
show a fascinating array of periods, including some not really seen in any 
other CVs.  More details after I return from compulsory national eating 
rituals...

Oh, and FS Aur!  Time to start up our annual (northern) campaign on this 
star again.  Talk about rituals.  This one is easier at about 14.5-15.

joe