Teaching Science Through Observing Variable Stars

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Raymond D. Benge, Jr.

James A. Roberts

University of Texas

Denton, TX 76203-5368

Presented at the Spring Meeting of the AAVSO, May 21, 1994

Abstract

In this paper we report on the study of variable stars as part of a program at the University of North Texas to encourage students to participate more in the sciences and mathematics. Most introductory science courses do not give students a lasting feeling for science, so this program is being developed to introduce students to the techniques of science by allowing them to play active roles in variable star research.

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