the cleveland street variable star observatory presents
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The Cleveland Street Variable Star Observatory presents. Back due to popular demand and the laws of astrophysics. From the neck of the Swan-between Eta Cyg and Albiero. Χ Cygni. A Mira variable with amazing properties:. Where is the variable Chi Cygni? Watch it brighten!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Cleveland Street Variable Star Observatory presents
• Back due to popular demand and the laws of astrophysics
From the neck of the Swan-between Eta Cyg and Albiero
Χ CygniA Mira variable with amazing properties:
Where is the variable Chi Cygni?
Watch it brighten!
Chi Cyg8-31-08 9-09-08
m = 7.2
Chi Cyg Sept. 22, 2008
Chi Cyg 9-18-08 10-03-08
Chi Cygni-Mira variable in brightening phase-Fall 2008
Chi Cyg 10-04-08
Updated through Nov. 10-then the clouds prevaled. Chi Cyg hanging
out at about m = 4
Information
• Chi cyg is a long period Mira variable star with a wide range of magnitude variation.
• It also has an interesting range of variation in the maximum brightness it reaches.
• To find information check the American Assn. of Variable Star Observers:
http://www.aavso.org. This site contains information on its light curve, location, etc.
AAVSO Home PagePut “Chi Cyg” here and see what
you can find!