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Analyzing RR Lyrae Stars Using TESS Data

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Abstract

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has a primary mission of observing exoplanets. However, by precisely measuring the brightness of a large number of stars, it is an ideal tool to use in order to look for stellar variability. We have used TESS data and a program written in python to classify stars into three types of RR Lyrae variables: RRab, RRc, and RRd. ~Moreover, particular attention will be placed on looking for interesting phenomena only recently discovered by the latest generation of space telescopes.

Authors

  • Garath Vetters

    Angelo State University

  • William Hennig

    Angelo State University

  • Faith Olsen

    Angelo State University

  • Andrew Tom

    Angelo State University

  • Kenneth Carrell

    Angelo State University