Observation by Andy Wilson: chi Cyg H-alpha Aug/Sep 2016

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Andy Wilson

Observer

Andy Wilson

Observed

2016 Sep 10 - 22:00

Uploaded

2016 Sep 21 - 18:32

Objects

χ-Cyg
Spectrum

Equipment

Altair Astro RC 250
Lhires III spectrograph 2400 l/mm
SXVR-H694
Astro-Physics AP1200

Location

Yatton

Target name

chi Cyg

Title

chi Cyg H-alpha Aug/Sep 2016

About this image

3 spectra near H-alpha of the Mira type of variable star chi Cyg. The star is on the rise in brightness with the H-alpha emission line making an appearance. The line is associated with a hypersonic shock wave that passes through the star once per cycle.

Files associated with this observation

ChiCyg_Helio_20160910.bass_.jpg (81.6 kB)

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