Welcome to my
Variable Star Pages
22″ Telescope “Infinity”
The science of Astronomy is unique. A great deal of astronomical research depends on the work of highly skilled amateur astronomers that provide a pivotal role in the constant monitoring of variable stars.
I observe and monitor variable stars particularly the cataclysmic (explosive ) variable stars (CVs) for outbursts. Recorded observations are then sent to various variable star organizations which include, the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), the research section of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Variable Stars South (VSS) and the Variable Star Network (VSNET) a global professional-amateur network of researches in variable stars.
These pages tell my story, show a selection of light curves, links to articles, dramatic events, transient objects and cataclysmic variables (CVs).
Eclipsing Symbiotic Star AR Pav
The current observations page will show my latest observations, outbursts detections and activity on variable stars.
CURRENT OBSERVATIONS
Latest outbursts detected
September 23, 2016
AQLV1233 160922.412 158 outburst
HYIWX 160923.453 120 outburst
PEGHX 160922.490 138 outburst
SCOFQ 160922.499 142 outburst
SCOV893 160923.417 130 outburst
ASASSN-14dw 160922.401 144 outburst
September 19, 2016
APSAG 160919.433 163 outburst
AQRQU 160919.412 160 outburst
CENV803 160919.391 139 outburst
CETWW 160919.459 116 outburst
CHAST 160919.425 134 outburst
HYIVW 160919.427 90 outburst
LUPBR 160919.396 144 outburst
NORHP 160919.437 145 outburst
PAVGS 160919.465 150 outburst
PSATY 160919.415 131 outburst
SCOFQ 160919.440 135 outburst
SGRV730 160919.468 150 outburst
VOLSY 160919.423 147 outburst
Wolf-Rayet Star, WR 53
My paper published on the discovery of the first ever recorded eclipse in the Wolf-Rayet star WR 53. After 5 years of constant monitoring we now have a new variable star!
Wolf-Rayet Star WR 53 – Added to the International Variable Star Index July 2015.
Simostronomy: Rod Stubbings – Patience, Persistence and Purpose
The discovery story of OQ Carinae.
OQ Carinae : A New Southern Z Cam Type Dwarf Nova
My paper published on the first-ever standstill of OQ Carinae.
Amateur astronomers are making a unique contribution to science’s understanding of the universe, reports Marilyn Moore
Eye on the sky
Photo Chris Morley
G’day Rod!
I have now decided to add WW Cet to my programme. I like the ‘southern challenge’ and currently do a few stars in Puppis and southern CMa.
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Hi Michael,
WW Cet used to have outbursts up to 10.9 but have not seen it this bright for many years now. There are plenty of variables in the Southern sky’s to look at but not many active observers so keep up with the challenge!
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Congratulations on your 200,000 visual observation milestone.
Absolutely fantastic!
Cheers from Portugal
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Thanks Diogo
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Hi Rod,
Very nice website. I’ve just added a link to it from my own.
WW Cet is interesting. -11d too low for me though. Bang in the middle of the ‘orange glow’ from Birmingham city centre. Too bad.
Clear skies,
Gary
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Thanks Gary. I haven’t added a links page on my site yet, but when I do your site will be on there.
Yes, it will be interesting to see how WW Cet behaves for the rest of the 2010 season!
Cheers,
Rod.
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Sensational website Rod! Well done!
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