Observations of the first confirmed superoutburst of SDSS J080434.20+510349.2 in 2006 March

TL;DR

This paper reports the first confirmed superoutburst of the dwarf nova SDSS J080434.20+510349.2 in March 2006, including superhump observations and classification as a UGSU star with possible UGWZ features.

Contribution

It provides the first detailed photometric analysis of this star's superoutburst, confirming its UGSU classification and suggesting it may belong to the UGWZ sub-class.

Findings

Superhump period of 0.0597 days identified

At least two rebrightening events observed

Star likely belongs to UGWZ sub-class

Abstract

During 2006 March the first confirmed superoutburst of the dwarf nova SDSS J080434.20+510349.2 was observed using unfiltered CCD photometry. Time-series photometry revealed superhumps with a period of 0.0597 +/- 0.0011 d and an amplitude of 0.2 magnitude, thereby independently establishing its UGSU classification. Following the decline from a peak magnitude of 13.1, at least two rebrightening events were observed. Evidence is presented which is consistent with the star being a member of the UGWZ sub-class.