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An international community

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

Resources

(VSX) Variable Star Index

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The Journal of the AAVSO

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Data

Submit and Access Data

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Telescope

Tools and Observer Resources

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Observing Sections

Observing Sections

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Education

Education

CHOICE Courses, Manuals, Videos

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AAVSO In the Press

AAVSO In the Press

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Membership and Support

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AAVSO at a Glance

Variable Star Observations in Database:

6 5 , 4 1 3 , 8 7 8 and Counting ...

Last Observation Received:

4 min 20 sec ago by PHG - Hans-G. Purucker (DE)

VX TAU Nov 4.884 10.60R

Plot VX TAU light curve

Board Election Results

Nov 19

Director's Report - 2024-Q3

Oct 23

Clinton B. Ford Observatory Destroyed by Fire

Oct 7

What to Do During the Eruption of T CrB

Sep 17

2024 Proposed Bylaw Revisions

Sep 13

Our Stellar Partners

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