Milestone+Map+-+Variable+Stars

Milestone Map for Variable Stars Created By: CN

Milestone Map Outline


 * 1) Explain why a star might be variable.
 * 2) Explain the types of variable stars and be able to find an example of each type online.
 * 3) Intrinsic
 * 4) Pulsating
 * 5) Eruptive
 * 6) Extrinsic
 * 7) Eclipsing
 * 8) Rotating
 * 9) Examples
 * 10) Explain the different spectral classes of variable stars.
 * 11) Explain what the magnitude is. Explain what a comparison star is and how to use it. Use the comparison star to find magnitude estimates.
 * 12) Explain a light curve and be able to discern the different parts of a light curve.
 * 13) List the different types of observing and be able to use each type.
 * 14) Visual
 * 15) Photometric
 * 16) Remote/CCD
 * 17) Reserve and access at NMSO
 * 18) Spectroscopy
 * 19) Give an account of how you would go about observing a variable star.
 * 20) Star Charts
 * 21) Date, Time, Star, Magnitude, Chart, Comparison Star