Eclipsingbinary

• by revdan

  Q7-2 # Eclipsing Binary
  A star transits another star, often exhibiting V-shape and uneven transit depth

  Posted January 19, 2016 7:34 AM

• by revdan

  Q8-1 # CV
  Cataclysmic variables are a class of stars where the sudden ignition of material on the surface of a white dwarf results in gigantic increase in brightness for several days before returning to natural quiescent state.

  Posted January 19, 2016 7:41 AM

• by revdan

  Variable Change in brightness on timescales greater than 1 day. May be periodic or non-periodic.

  Posted January 19, 2016 7:43 AM

• by revdan

  Q7-1 Heart Beat Star
  Two stars get very close together but avoid collision. Their structure changes, and the light curve exhibits a shape like a cadiogram

  Posted January 19, 2016 7:47 AM

• by revdan

  Q7-1 # RRLYRAE
  Pulsating star with periods ~1/2 day.

  Posted January 19, 2016 7:50 AM