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  • 30 October 2026 at 11:15 am #643636
    Connor Bradley
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    Hi, what are some good variable stars to view from the northern hemisphere for photometry?

    30 October 2026 at 11:42 am #643637
    Mr Ian David Sharp
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    Hi Conner,

    You might narrow it down by thinking about the types of variable stars you might be interested in. Long-period, Eclipsing Binaries, Cataclysmic etc, etc.

    Also, what equipment you have might dictate the magnitude range you can cope with.

    Cheers
    Ian.

    30 October 2026 at 12:20 pm #643638
    Jeremy Shears
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    Hello Connor,

    In addition to Ian’s q’s, are you interested in visual photometry or digital? If the latter, there are some targets here to think about if you are starting out: https://britastro.org/vss/VSS_CCD_Target_list%20ed%204_20190723_V3.pdf

    Jeremy

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