A Comprehensive Catalog of Variable Stars in the Field of 47 Tucanae
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Weldrake, David; Sackett, Penny; Bridges, Terry C; Freeman, Kenneth
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We present the results of a comprehensive search for stellar variability in the globular cluster 47 Tucanae. Using the Mount Stromlo 40 inch (1 m) telescope at Siding Spring Observatory and a combined V + R filter, we have detected 100 variable stars across a 52′ × 52′ field centered on the cluster. The main aim of this project is to search for transiting "hot Jupiter" planets in this cluster, the results of which shall be discussed in a separate paper. Here we present the V + R light curves...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2004 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/87403 |
Source: | Astronomical Journal |
DOI: | 10.1086/422433 |
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