Universität Wien

280494 SE PM-Astr Variable Stars (PI) (2018S)

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 09.03. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 23.03. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 13.04. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 04.05. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 18.05. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 01.06. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 15.06. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Friday 29.06. 11:30 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

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Aims, contents and method of the course

We find variable stars all across the Hertzprung-Russell diagram. Mainly, the types can be divided in intrinsic and extrinsic variables. Some prominent variables are eclipsing, eruptive, pulsational and rotational ones together wit Novae and Supernovae. This variety of groups shows already the potential of analysing these objects. We present and discuss the astrophysical fundamentals of the different variable star groups. Furthermore, we will analyse different data sets (for example from ASAS, BRITE and Kepler) to introduce time series analysis methods.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam, oral presentation during seminar

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

J. Percy, "Understanding Variable Stars", Cambridge University Press
C. Sterken & C. Jaschek, "Light Curves of Variable Stars, A Pictorial Atlas", Cambridge University Press
T. Subba Rao,‎ M.B. Priestly,‎ O. Lessi, "Applications of Time Series Analysis in Astronomy and Meteorology", Chapman and Hall/CRC

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