Mean Intensity Magnitude of Variable Star

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To calculate the mean phase-weighted intensity magnitude of a variable star, one must first convert the binned magnitude data points into intensity values using the formula I = 10^(-0.4 * m), where I is intensity and m is magnitude. After obtaining the intensity values, the average intensity can be calculated. This average intensity can then be converted back to magnitude using the formula m = -2.5 * log10(I). The discussion also references LEDA, which is a database that may provide additional resources or data relevant to variable star research. Understanding these calculations is crucial for accurately analyzing the light curves of variable stars.
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How do I calculate the mean phase-weighted intensity magnitude of a variable star? I.e., if I have binned (magnitude) data points over the whole light curve, how do I change those magnitudes to intensities so that I can get the average intensity and then convert that value back to a magnitude?

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