Astrophysics Project: Data Collection

[fu11meta1]

Homework Statement

I have to do a final project for my Astrophysics class. We're supposed to gather data on the XZ Tauri stars and compare that data to our sun's. I'm having trouble finding data on the XZ Tauri system. Any suggestions? Thank you!

 

[BOYLANATOR]

What about this?

http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2000/32/fastfacts/

 

[fu11meta1]

This helps some! Thank you!
I'm also looking for maybe a measure of it's luminosity and some other information

 

[BOYLANATOR]

Here's the paper that my last link referenced. I didn't have time to read much of it. I don't know about luminosity but if you have the magnitude you could work out the flux here on Earth.

http://iopscience.iop.org/1538-4357/516/2/L95/pdf/995037.web.pdf

 

[HalfLostAndSearching]

I would suggest first checking reputable scientific databases such as NASA's Astrophysics Data System or the International Astronomical Union's Virtual Observatory to see if there are any published studies or observations of the XZ Tauri system. If there is limited data available, you can also try reaching out to professional astronomers or research institutions who may have access to more advanced telescopes and data collection methods. Additionally, you could consider collaborating with other students in your class to combine your data and increase the sample size for a more comprehensive comparison. Overall, it is important to ensure that the data you collect is accurate and reliable in order to draw meaningful conclusions in your project. Good luck!