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Recording Stellar HeartbeatsTo determine if the variable star
that you have "observed" has a regular cycle, you will need to plot your
observations on a graph and analyze the resulting light curve. Graph paper
that can be used has been provided for you. Click on image below and print.
On the graph paper plot your magnitude estimations from the
table onto the graph.
Study
the resulting light curve. Does this variable star show periodic behavior?
Is this the light curve for a Cepheid variable star?
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