Filters for variable stars

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Fri, 03/11/2022 - 13:57

Hi, I'm wondering how to decide on which filters to use and in which order? How does one decide on the order of filters during an observation?

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Suggests Johnson–Cousins or Sloan system bandpasses.

I use B, V, and I.

Baader apparently has them now.

 

Ray