Using the Hubble Space Telescope for Variable Star Observations

Volume 21 number 1 (1992)

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Albert V. Holm

Astronomy Programs, Computer Sciences Corporation, Space Telescope Science Institute, 3500 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218

Abstract

The scheduling process for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is described to explain why HST does not respond rapidly to targets of opportunity. Recent activities to observe the dwarf nova OY Car following an outburst illustrate the process. Examples of other HST programs to study variable stars are discussed briefly.