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:
The Cleveland Street Variable Star Observatory presents
Jan 07, 2016
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 Presentation
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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 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!
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