We discuss methods and preliminary results in a search for variable stars in the Carina dSph galaxy. This galaxy presents a complex star formation history and hosts a unique sample of variable stars. We collected B,V time series data during different runs, from 1999 to 2004, with the MOSAICII camera available at 4m CTIO telescope. The methodology

In addition to optical photometry of unprecedented quality, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) is also producing a massive spectroscopic database. We discuss determination of stellar parameters, such as effective temperature, gravity and metallicity from SDSS spectra, describe correlations between kinematics and metallicity, and study their

We have recently (Gonçalves et al. 2006) shown that previously reported enhanced N abundances in fast, low-ionization emission regions (FLIERs) of PNe, particularly in NGC 7009, may be due to ionization effects. We reached this conclusion through the 3D MOCASSIN photoionization modeling of the bright inner rim of NGC 7009 and its pair of FLIERs

We present preliminary results from an Open Clusters Polarimetric Survey which is being developed at La Plata Observatory (Argentina). The aim of this Survey is to provide clues about the characteristics of the dust responsible for extinction and polarization in the light from member stars of Open Clusters, about its galactic distribution and also

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