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Frequency of Observations

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Posted: October 27, 2010 - 10:17am

How often should Miras and Semiregulars be observed? Every two weeks? Once per week? The same for RVAs?

Thanks!

-Mark

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Posted: October 27, 2010 - 3:55pm

Hi Mark, For Semi-regular and Mira type variables, I usually like observing them twice per month, if weather and schedule cooperate. Chris Stephan Robert Clyde Observatory Sebring, Florida USA

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Posted: October 27, 2010 - 5:34pm

ThanksChris! .... would that be about the same for RVAs? Can the frequency be generalized to: pulsating variables = every 2 weeks; eruptive variables = nightly? Or does it vary more type by type? Thanks for the insight....I'm trying to put together an observing plan. -Mark

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Posted: October 27, 2010 - 6:39pm

Ijust found the answer Iwas looking for, in the AAVSO manual! Duh!! Mark

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