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Variable-star photometry

Science · Variable-star photometry · Middle School and High School
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About this simulation

Synthetic variable-star light curves calculated with the source model. Photometry, geometry and timing controls demonstrate measurement principles; no live telescope feed is used.

What students can explore

  • Explore light-curve measurement and period finding.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Explore light-curve measurement and period finding.

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Synthetic variable-star light curves calculated with the source model. Photometry, geometry and timing controls demonstrate measurement principles; no live telescope feed is used.

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