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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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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Webinar | SIGs in the Spotlight
Learn about Eclipsing Binaries, Instrumentation & Equipment, and Short Period Pulsating Variables. | July 12 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
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Call for Nominations
Submit your recommendations for recipients of the Merit Award and the William Tyler Olcott Distinguished Service Award.
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Webinar | SIGs in the Spotlight
Attend to learn about eclipsing binaries, instrumentation & short period pulsating variables. | July 12 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
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Annual Meeting Registration Open
Join us at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on November 1-2.
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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
Call for Abstracts
Interested in giving an in-person or remote oral presentation?
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https://www.aavso.org/114/abstracts
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/
Webinar | SIGs in the Spotlight
Learn about Eclipsing Binaries, Instrumentation & Equipment, and Short Period Pulsating Variables. | July 12 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
Slider Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317483691879/WN_Jm_SQh1lSwi18lbC9Ht1og
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 | SIGs in the Spotlight
Attend to learn about eclipsing binaries, instrumentation & short period pulsating variables. | July 12 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
Slider Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317483691879/WN_Jm_SQh1lSwi18lbC9Ht1og
Annual Meeting Registration Open
Join us at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on November 1-2.
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
Call for Abstracts
Interested in giving an in-person or remote oral presentation?
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/114/abstracts
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

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Variable Star Observations in Database:

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Last Observation Received:

13 min 10 sec ago by CTOA - Tom Calderwood (US)

alf UMi   Jul 11.3203   1.988V

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JAAVSO Volume 53, Number 1, June 2025, print version now available
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A Universe of Opportunity: The Future of Small Telescope Science in the LSST Era
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Remark-O-Matic
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JAAVSO Volume 53 Number 1, 2025 is published
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WebObs 2.0: A New Photometric Data Submission Application
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