Observation by Colin Henshaw: SX Phoenicis September 25th., 1984

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Colin Henshaw

Observer

Colin Henshaw

Observed

2016 Dec 25 - 13:41

Uploaded

2016 Dec 25 - 13:46

Objects

Lightcurve
Variable star

Equipment

12 x 40 Binoculars.

Location

Kadoma, Zimbabwe

Target name

SX Phoenicis

Title

SX Phoenicis September 25th., 1984

About this image

Probably one of the most remarkable binocular variables visible in the whole sky. This star has a period of about 78 minutes and I was making estimates at a rate of about once every two minutes. I was observing for the whole night, and the rate of observation slackened off towards the end of the session due to the combined effects of fatigue, and observing other stars. Adds a new dimension to the term "high speed visual photometry." Five successive maxima were secured on this night.

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