brahtz
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Reged: 04/08/04
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Loc: Dragoer, Denmark
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Next eclipse of Theta 1 Ori A in the Trapezium is due for feb15, 23h 27m UT. The 6,7 mag. A star will drop 1 mag. and will be at mideclipse for 2,5 hours.
Further details and coming eclipses S&T article
Henrik
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ForgottenMObject
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Reged: 09/11/04
Posts: 3660
Loc: Maryland, US
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That's pretty neat!
If I am not mistaken, there are several other variable stars of note in the Orion Nebula, among the other brighter stars not far from the Trapezium.
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Matthew
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XT8i, 10x50 binoculars, lots of eyepieces
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antyqjon
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Reged: 12/24/04
Posts: 72
Loc: Tarnów, Poland
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Actually, two members of the Trapezium are eclipsing binaries.
Theta 1 A = V1016 Ori (type: EA, 6.7 - 7.7, period: 65 days).
Theta 1 B = BM Ori (type: EA, 7.9 - 8.7, period: 6.5 days).
There are some more variables brighter than 10 mag. around M42, and a lot more of fainter ones.
Not far from the nebula is S Ori - a long period variable
(more than 400 days), irregular variables T Ori and LP Ori lie within the nebula. These are good to observe while admiring the beauty of the Great Nebula. I like also KX Ori because it lies in the Running Man nebula.
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SabiaJD
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/20/05
Posts: 734
Loc: Clarks Summit, PA
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I have been waiting for a chance to see this event for a number if years. Each time sky conditions were not favorable. Same again for this Feb. No luck.
There are others that I have had success with. A list of EB'S and Cepheids that I try to observe cane be fould on my simple web page at http://members.aol.com/sabiajohn/lasnews.html
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SabiaJD
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/20/05
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Loc: Clarks Summit, PA
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Next eclipse of variable star V1016 (Theta Orionis A in the Trapezium of stars of M42) will soon be here. Mid-eclipse will be on January 9, 2006 at 3:13 UT, according to my sources. The Moon will be 2 days past First Quarter phase.
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John D. Sabia
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