New Mira variables from the MACHO Galactic Bulge Fields
Abstract
500 previously unrecorded Mira variables were found during an inspection of R-band lightcurves from the MACHO Galactic Bulge fields (http://macho.anu.edu.au/). Only objects with an amplitude >2mag (Rc) were taken into consideration. In addition, all lightcurves have been inspected visually; objects with significant changes in amplitude, mean magnitude and / or period suggesting semi-regularity have been rejected. Summary data for all new Mira variables and a statistical overview of the sample are given. Lightcurves, folded lightcurves and further details are available via AAVSO-VSX (http://www.aavso.org/vsx/).
- Publication:
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Open European Journal on Variable Stars
- Pub Date:
- September 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012OEJV..149....1H
- Keywords:
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- Stars: AGB;
- Stars: Variables: Mira stars;
- Galaxy: Galactic Bulge