Analysis of the Variable Star V402 Cephei

Authors

Summer Dale Beckstrand, Brigham Young University
Michael D. Joner, Brigham Young University

Keywords

V402 Cephei, Cep, David Derek Telescope, pulsating variable star

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

The evolution of stars is critical to understanding the universe. Many stars go through a stage of instability in their lifetimes. When they are in this stage they are referred to as “intrinsic variable stars,” or pulsators. These stars pulsate, that is they expand and contract periodically, which causes luminosity variations. The study of intrinsic variable stars helps us to better understand the evolution of these stars.

Recommended Citation

Beckstrand, Summer Dale and Joner, Michael D. (2013) "Analysis of the Variable Star V402 Cephei," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2759.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2759