Observation by Dave Smith: Variable Star V973 Cep

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Dave Smith

Observer

Dave Smith

Observed

2019 Jan 13 - 00:00

Uploaded

2019 Jan 14 - 17:55

Objects

Lightcurve
Variable star

Equipment
  • Celestron EdgeHD with 0.7x FR
  • EQ8 mount
  • Atik 460EX CCD camera
Exposure

Multiple 2 mins

Location

Maldon

Target name

V973 Cep

Title

Variable Star V973 Cep

About this image

In spite of the weather being largely dominated by high pressure last night was the first clear night since the beginning of December. This is a fascinating variable star that has more than one period of oscillation. The two (or more) periods sort of beat together causing the variation in amplitude. The main period is just under two hours. This is one I would like to do again and if possible for a longer time.

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