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author:
- 'D. Lorenz'
- 'T. Lebzelter'
- 'W. Nowotny'
- 'J. Telting'
- 'F. Kerschbaum'
- 'H. Olofsson'
- 'H.E. Schwarz'
date: 'Received ; accepted '
title: 'Long-period variables in and [^1]'
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[Previous studies on the stellar content of the two nearby dwarf galaxies and reveal a rich population of late-type giants in both systems, including a large number of carbon-rich objects. These stars are known to show pronounced photometric variability, which can be used for a more detailed characterisation of these highly evolved stars. Owing to their well-studied parameters, these Local Group members are ideal candidates for comparative studies.]{} [Trough photometric monitoring, we attempt to provide a catalogue of long-period variables (LPVs), including Mira variables, semi-regular variables, and even irregular variables in and . We investigate the light variations and compare the characteristics of these two LPV populations with the results found for other galaxies such as the LMC.]{} [We carried out time-series photometry in the $i$-band of the two target galaxies with the Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT), covering a time span of $\approx$2.5years. More than 30 epochs were available for a period search. These data were then combined with single-epoch $K$-band photometry, also obtained with 