cv

• by revdan

  Cataclysmic variables (cv's) 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 29, 2016 7:24 AM

• by revdan

  Q9-2 # Flare
  Sudden brightening of a star, often associated with massive material ejection. duration of a few hours. Typically non-periodi

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:26 AM

• by revdan

  Q11-1 # RRLYRAE
  Pulsating star with periods ~1/2 day.

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:28 AM

• by revdan

  Q11-3 # CV
  Cataclysmic variables (cv's) are a class of stars where the sudden ignition of material on the surface of a white dwarf results

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:30 AM

• by revdan

  Q4-2 # Eclipsing Binary
  A star transits another star, often exhibiting V-shape and uneven transit depth

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:32 AM

• by revdan

  A planet goes in front of a star and blocks a portion of the star light

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:37 AM

• by revdan

  Q7-3 # Transiting Planet
  A planet goes in front of a star and blocks a portion of the star light

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:38 AM

• by revdan

  A star transits another star, often exhibiting V-shape and uneven transit depth

  Posted January 29, 2016 7:39 AM