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RR Lyraes and Cepheids: the Photometric Revolution from Space

Molnár, László (2018) RR Lyraes and Cepheids: the Photometric Revolution from Space. In: RR Lyrae 2017 Conference, 17-21 Sept 2017, Niepolomice, Poland.

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Abstract

Continuous, high-precision photometry from space revolutionized many fields of stellar astrophysics, and that extends to the well-studied families of RR Lyrae and Cepheid variable stars as well. After the pioneering work of MOST, the CoRoT and Kepler missions released an avalanche of discoveries. We found signals that needed exquisite precision, such as an abundance of additional modes and granulation. Other discoveries, like period doubling, simply needed us to break away from the day-night cycle of the Earth. And the future holds more possibilities, with the BRITE, K2, and Gaia missions at full swing; TESS, taking physical shape; and PLATO securing mission adoption. Here I summarize some of these discoveries and the expectations from future missions.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QB Astronomy, Astrophysics / csillagászat, asztrofizika
Depositing User: László Molnár
Date Deposited: 26 Sep 2018 14:05
Last Modified: 26 Sep 2018 14:08
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/85469

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