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CY Aqr - Primus inter pares

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tl;dr -  The study of the variable star CY Aqr is a long-term and well-aged project of our astronomy group. Since 2008 a considerable commitment has been made and it payed off with the publication of several scientific papers. Time for a look back. The star CY Aqr in the constellation of Aquarius is especially dear to our hearts. Our first tries at measuring the changing brightness of this remarkable variable date back to - from the viewpoint of current students - almost prehistoric ages, i.e. the year 2008. Now, more than 13 years later, it is time for an inventory. I figure it's not a spoiler at all if I anticipate to you: We were busy as bees. season nights frames maxima 2008 14 5291 28 2010 12 2346 24 2011 12 3466 29 2012 5 1296 7 2013 7 2242 15 2014 6 3819 16 2015 21 9544 31 2016 10