FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] Re: Trapezium Eclipsing Variable Star Light Curve

[Tom Polakis <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the information, Brian and Jeff.

I'm still not there, though.  Since the *minimum* occurs at midnight, I am more 
interested in knowing how the brightness varies as a function of time on either 
side of the minimum.  That is, will it be at full brightness (or close, anyway) 
at 8 p.m., and again at 4 a.m.?  If so, this event presents an uncommon 
opportunity to watch an entire eclipse.  Thanks again to Paul Dickson for 
bringing it to our attention.

Jeff, I am interested as a casual variable star observer because I have 
visually observed the Trapezium hundreds of times, and look forward to watching 
one of the stars dip and rise in brightness.  While I have great respect for 
any amateur who does science with his or her telescope, I enjoy the hobby on a 
different, more aesthetic level.

Tom
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