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UBV photometry at geographic latitude 69°22′ North

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UBV measurements of the light of the night sky in the auroral zone during three seasons are presented. The mean brightness of the night sky in theV band is found to be equal one 18m1 star (arc sec)−2, with considerable variations. The observed meanB-V andU-B indicies are +0 m. 7 and −1 m. 6, respectively.

Light curves of variable stars during strong auroral activities are also shown. On the basis of measurements we briefly discuss the possibility of accurate stellar photometry in the auroral region.

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    Hans KR. Myrabø

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Myrabø, H.K. UBV photometry at geographic latitude 69°22′ North. Astrophys Space Sci 60, 367–374 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00644339

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