The Muniwin software provides several features that simplifies the processing of a frame set that includes multiple variable stars on one star field. The software allows a user to create a set of selections of objects, each of which is consisting of choice of variable star, comparison star(s) and check star(s). These selections can be exported to a catalog file and reused in the next observation of the same star field.
The dialog for selecting a variable star, a comparison star and check stars
To revert back to the selection that was previously saved, use the selection field (11) on the toolbar.
The selections of objects that were saved using the steps described above are preserved when you make a catalog file. The dialog Make catalog file allows you to inspect and edit the selections before you create the new catalog file.
Make catalog file dialog
(1) Select the name of the selection. The selection is shown in the preview area (2).
(3) Click the Edit button to edit the selections.
The catalog file that was created using the previous steps can be used in the next observation of the same star field as a reference for frame matching in the same way as any other catalog file. All the object selections that were saved to the catalog files are restored.
When you are about to choose the stars when making a light curve for the first variable, click on the selection field (11) in the Choose stars dialog and select the named that you specified for the selection of objects for the first variable.
Use the same procedure for the second, third, fourth, etc. variable star.