ViewSpace Interactives: Variable Stars
About Educational Resource
Not all stars shine consistently! Some stars temporarily increase in brightness for several days or weeks, while others have periodic changes in brightness. In other examples, stars change in brightness based on the environments around them. The variation in the brightness of some stars tells us about how they evolve, and helps researchers learn about their properties inside and out. Explore their variations in different types of light (Eta Carinae) and over time (V838 Monocerotis) in these interactives.
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