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The Study of Variable Stars

The Sky at Night · Season 31 · Episode 2
Studies of variable stars form a very important part of the work of modern amateur astronomers. In this programme, Patrick Moore describes how the amateurs work and also gives the latest news about the variable star R Coronae, which periodically veils itself behind clouds of soot.

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Season
31
Episode
2
Air Date
08/Feb/1987
Air Time
22:00
Runtime

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Studies of variable stars form a very important part of the work of modern amateur astronomers. In this programme, Patrick Moore describes how the amateurs work and also gives the latest news about the variable star R Coronae, which periodically veils itself behind clouds of soot.

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