Braeside Observatory has monitored a variety of variable stars for the past thirteen years. The instrumentation at the observatory will be upgraded through the addition of a CCD camera. This will allow observations of fainter stars and will allow observations even when weather conditions are mediocre. In the immediate future emphasis will be placed on monitoring nova-like variables and dwarf novae. A number of high school students will be involved in this project.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Application #
9218002
Program Officer
Eileen D. Friel
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-05-15
Budget End
1996-10-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$44,800
Indirect Cost
Name
Braeside Observatory
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Flagstaff
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
86002