2010 programme

Poster

Visual Observation of Variable Stars

Alan Plummer

Variable Stars South

This poster explains why variable stars should be observed, and how it is done. Some types of light curves are shown, along with a brief description of two of the many driving forces behind the light changes: nova explosions and stellar pulsation.

Alan is a variable star observer living with his family at Linden Observatory in NSW. Affiliations include the Sydney City SkyWatchers, AAQ, AAVSO, and is the Visual Research Coordinator for the VSS RASNZ. Allergies include right-angle finder scopes, go-to systems, and computer screens on the observing lawn.

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2010 NACAA

2010 programme

Visual Observation of Variable Stars

Alan Plummer

Variable Stars South

This poster explains why variable stars should be observed, and how it is done. Some types of light curves are shown, along with a brief description of two of the many driving forces behind the light changes: nova explosions and stellar pulsation.

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2010 NACAA

2010 programme

Visual Observation of Variable Stars

Alan Plummer

Variable Stars South

This poster explains why variable stars should be observed, and how it is done. Some types of light curves are shown, along with a brief description of two of the many driving forces behind the light changes: nova explosions and stellar pulsation.