Citizen science and Epsilon Aurigae
Amateur observers can make important contributions to the scientific observing campaign focusing on Epsilon Aurigae.
Published:
August 21, 2009
 Epsilon Aurigae is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Auriga the Charioteer. It dims every 27.1 years as seen from Earth, but scientists are still unsure what causes the change in brightness.
Photo by Bill and Sally Fletcher |
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