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Variable Star Photometry and Spectroscopy

Led by Dr. James Dull at the College of Idaho, this project involves photometric monitoring of variable stars recently classified as Be stars. Photometric monitoring of these stars in visible wavelengths over a few nights can help elucidate the dynamics of the decretion disks surrounding the stars.

A bright central star surrounded by swirling, colorful nebula gas and dust, against a backdrop of numerous stars
Hubble image of variable star RS Puppis, Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-Hubble/Europe Collaboration