Variable stars in the core of the globular cluster M3

We present the results of a survey for variable stars in the core of the globular cluster M3. Our findings include the discovery of 11 new or suspected variables, including a possible W Vir, and the first period determinations for 13 previously known variables.

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Published in:Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 2002-09, Vol.335 (3), p.621-627
Main Authors: Strader, Jay, Everitt, Henry O., Danford, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
globular clusters: general
globular clusters: individual: M3
stars: variables: other
techniques: image processing
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Summary:We present the results of a survey for variable stars in the core of the globular cluster M3. Our findings include the discovery of 11 new or suspected variables, including a possible W Vir, and the first period determinations for 13 previously known variables.
ISSN:0035-8711
1365-2966
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-8711.2002.05645.x