Stella Variabilis

In our work, the aim was to detect a variable star, but one that was not already known as such. A variable star is a star whose brightness varies over a relatively short period of time. We have, after several nights observing the sky, put together multiple light curves in order to establish the final light curve our star, which we deduced was a binary star. This light curve has enabled us to draw conclusions on the functioning of our two-star system and its characteristics; from which we have simulated models. We are currently seeking to determine some complex characterics of our binary eclipse, such as its temperature, its radius, and its tilt. The determination of some of those characteristics, however, requires advanced equipment.