Variable Stars

[deniseselmo (Denise)]

Does anybody here observe variable stars. I observed L Car( with binoculars) the whole first semester in my course in Brazil and it was really interesting. This month I'll start working with a short period one in Hydra. As we all observe southern skies, maybe we could discuss it a little.

[Terry B]

There are a number of variable star observers here. I don't do any visual measurements but lots of CCD measurements. By all means discus variable stars here.
Cheers

[Rob_K]

Hi Denise. As Terry says, there are a number of variable star observers here and it's a good place for discussion. I really just play around on the edges, using a DSLR. Occasionally I submit early, photographic observations/confirmations of southern novae or outbursts of CVs, but mostly I shoot widefields of several areas of the sky, monitoring the positions of a number of known or candidate recurrent novae. I also 'blink' the fields when I have time. Photographic observations (as opposed to CCD ones) are not terribly useful!

Good luck with your observing!

Cheers -

[Gem (Grant)]

Not at present, but in the past I spent many months measuring and graphing a variable in Puppis. I found it quite interesting and satisfying.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Denise.....
Lovely to see you active on the forum.

[mishku]

Now it all makes sense!! Welcome, Denise

I've only just started learning about variable stars, and would love to learn more. I'll keep an eye open for your discussions

M

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Denise.....
Lovely to see you active on the forum.

[Suzy]

I have an interest in this too, though I haven't started doing anything about it yet as I've been concentrating on sharpening my skills on deep sky observing.

I am enjoying reading "Observing Variable Stars" by David Levy.
Easy to understand and well written- he's a great teacher.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Obse.../9780521627559

Looking forward to more posts from you Denise, and just so so fantastic to see you here, my facebook friend.

Michelle.

[astroron (Ron)]

Very interested in variable stars,but Deeeep sky observing takes all my time when I am at the eye piece
Cheers

[stubbo (Rod)]

Hi Denise. One of the very first variable stars that I observed was L Car back in 1993 and followed it for over two years (naked eye). A light curve from my observations are at this link http://rodstubbingsobservatory.wordp...cepheid/l-car/

Cheers,
Rod.