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Pulsating B-type stars in the young open cluster h Persei (NGC 869)

arXiv:0711.1627 · doi:10.1088/1742-6596/118/1/012068

Abstract

We announce the discovery of six Beta Cephei stars and many other variable stars in the young open cluster h Persei (NGC 869). The cluster seems to be very rich in variable B-type stars, similarly to its twin, Chi Persei (NGC 884).

5 pages, 5 figures, Proc. HELAS-II conference, Goettingen, 20-24 August 2007