A Universe of Opportunity: The Future of Small Telescope Science in the LSST Era
Each time a major sky survey comes online, the inevitable question arises: “Is this the end of amateur astronomy?”
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/future-of-small-telescope-science
Discover the AAVSO
An international community
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Welcome to the conversation.
We are excited to announce a transition to a new forum system. The new system is modern, faster, and easier-to-use.
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https://forums.aavso.org/
Call for Nominations
Submit your recommendations for recipients of the Merit Award and the William Tyler Olcott Distinguished Service Award.
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF6dmZGDOzE5nzlhjMqOn5DCoYrinW-bIp8gnB1jcaosJe_A/viewform?usp=header
Webinar | Meet the Candidates
Join us as we hear from each of the candidates running in the AAVSO's FY26 Board election. | October 4 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217574098520/WN_dUnFAl5aRD2mT63JrSiwYA
AAVSO 114th Annual Meeting
The agenda is currently under development—check often for updates!
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https://www.aavso.org/114
They Might Be Hypergiants
AAVSO data has helped unveil the mysteries of Rho Cas and stars like it.
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/they-might-be-hypergiants
A Universe of Opportunity: The Future of Small Telescope Science in the LSST Era
Each time a major sky survey comes online, the inevitable question arises: “Is this the end of amateur astronomy?”
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/blog/future-of-small-telescope-science
Discover the AAVSO
An international community
Slider Link
/welcome
Welcome to the conversation.
We are excited to announce a transition to a new forum system. The new system is modern, faster, and easier-to-use.
Slider Link
https://forums.aavso.org/
Call for Nominations
Submit your recommendations for recipients of the Merit Award and the William Tyler Olcott Distinguished Service Award.
Slider Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF6dmZGDOzE5nzlhjMqOn5DCoYrinW-bIp8gnB1jcaosJe_A/viewform?usp=header
Webinar | Meet the Candidates
Join us as we hear from each of the candidates running in the AAVSO's FY26 Board election. | October 4 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217574098520/WN_dUnFAl5aRD2mT63JrSiwYA
AAVSO 114th Annual Meeting
The agenda is currently under development—check often for updates!
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/114
They Might Be Hypergiants
AAVSO data has helped unveil the mysteries of Rho Cas and stars like it.
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/blog/they-might-be-hypergiants
A Universe of Opportunity: The Future of Small Telescope Science in the LSST Era
Each time a major sky survey comes online, the inevitable question arises: “Is this the end of amateur astronomy?”
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/blog/future-of-small-telescope-science

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The mission of the AAVSO is to enable anyone, anywhere to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. 

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Pick a Star

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Education
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AAVSO at a Glance

Variable Star Observations in Database:

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Last Observation Received:

30 sec ago by SEDB - Edward Sawyer (CA)

EP Lyr   Sep 20.102   10.8Vis.

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Voting and Candidates for the 2025 AAVSO Board Election
Sep 18
An Invitation to Board Nominees
Aug 5
JAAVSO Volume 53, Number 1, June 2025, print version now available
Jul 2
A Universe of Opportunity: The Future of Small Telescope Science in the LSST Era
Jul 1
Remark-O-Matic
Jun 25
News Archives

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