Last week at Monte Cristo I was observing a number of carbon stars from the "Observing Carbon Stars" list by Craig Nance. For example, S Cephi [21h35.9m +78.37] was a beautiful deep red color. There were several people that asked for a copy of the list. I finally located where I found the PDF. I thought there might also be some people on Utah-Astronomy that would like to observe some of these gorgeous late-type red giant variables. So, here is the URL for the PDF: http://nefas.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=42&func=fileinfo&id=... Clear skies, Dale.
Dale, Thanks for the link. Several years ago, I made a Meade LX-200 tour of carbon stars and it includes most but not all of those on this list. They are very interesting to look at and their variability helps make them interesting. Thanks Rodger Fry -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dale Hooper Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:27 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Carbon Stars Last week at Monte Cristo I was observing a number of carbon stars from the "Observing Carbon Stars" list by Craig Nance. For example, S Cephi [21h35.9m +78.37] was a beautiful deep red color. There were several people that asked for a copy of the list. I finally located where I found the PDF. I thought there might also be some people on Utah-Astronomy that would like to observe some of these gorgeous late-type red giant variables. So, here is the URL for the PDF: http://nefas.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=42&func=fileinfo&id= 156 Clear skies, Dale. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
Thanks Rodger. That is a great idea to set up a list. I'll have to create a carbon star catalog for my Sky Commander. I had to find them by using the Sky Commander's "Special Objects Coordinates" entry. They aren't bright stars but it's exciting to me to see how their colors really stand out when compared with their neighbors. Like you I also enjoy the variability and changing colors. When I last looked at Mu Cephei (aka Herschel's Garnet Star) it was very red. This time is was more a pumpkin orange color. Clear skies, Dale.
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah- astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 6:38 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Carbon Stars
Dale,
Thanks for the link. Several years ago, I made a Meade LX-200 tour of carbon stars and it includes most but not all of those on this list. They are very interesting to look at and their variability helps make them interesting.
Thanks Rodger Fry
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Dale Hooper Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:27 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Carbon Stars
Last week at Monte Cristo I was observing a number of carbon stars from the "Observing Carbon Stars" list by Craig Nance. For example, S Cephi [21h35.9m +78.37] was a beautiful deep red color. There were several people that asked for a copy of the list. I finally located where I found the PDF. I thought there might also be some people on Utah-Astronomy that would like to observe some of these gorgeous late-type red giant variables. So, here is the URL for the PDF:
http://nefas.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=42&func=fileinf o&id= 156
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