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2002

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Edward Schmidt Publications

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The Blazhko Effect Of The Rr Lyrae Star Gv Andromedae, Kevin M. Lee, Edward G. Schmidt, Shawn T. Langan May 2002

The Blazhko Effect Of The Rr Lyrae Star Gv Andromedae, Kevin M. Lee, Edward G. Schmidt, Shawn T. Langan

Edward Schmidt Publications

We have obtained 462 new V and R observations of the RR Lyrae star GV Andromedae. Our data set is consistent with a primary period of 0.528092 days; however, the light curve of GV And cannot be well described by a single period. We conclude that GV And demonstrates the Blazhko effect with a Blazhko period of approximately 32 days.


The Intermediate-Period Cepheid Strip Stars, Edward G. Schmidt Feb 2002

The Intermediate-Period Cepheid Strip Stars, Edward G. Schmidt

Edward Schmidt Publications

To explore the population of variable stars that fall between RR Lyrae stars and classical Cepheids, we have obtained extensive photometric observations for 56 stars with periods between 0.6 and 1.0 days. For these stars and an additional 10, we have examined the form and stability of the light curves to explore the variety of types of stars in this period regime. We conclude that the majority of the sample are Bailey type ab RR Lyrae stars. However, a surprising number that possibly exhibit the Blazhko effect are found. There are a half-dozen other stars that do not appear to …