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/
Director’s Report | 2025 Q1
Updates on the Annual Meeting, website relaunch, strategic plan, financial overview, and more.
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/directors-report-2025-q1
Webinar | SIGs in the Spotlight
Attend to learn about exoplanets, solar observing & YSOs. | June 7 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117452724173/WN_llJHm6zkT1a1wpK0WLjBCg
Announcing: AAVSO Annual Meeting in Portland Oregon
Our Annual Meeting will be held November 1-2 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
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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
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/
Director’s Report | 2025 Q1
Updates on the Annual Meeting, website relaunch, strategic plan, financial overview, and more.
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/blog/directors-report-2025-q1
Webinar | SIGs in the Spotlight
Attend to learn about exoplanets, solar observing & YSOs. | June 7 @ 2:00pm ET on Zoom.
Slider Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117452724173/WN_llJHm6zkT1a1wpK0WLjBCg
Announcing: AAVSO Annual Meeting in Portland Oregon
Our Annual Meeting will be held November 1-2 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
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

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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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AAVSO at a Glance

Variable Star Observations in Database:

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Last Observation Received:

1 min 28 sec ago by DANF - André Debackère (FR)

V1280 Sco   May 13.0459   11.052B

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Director’s Report for 2025-Q1
May 5
They Might Be Hypergiants
May 1
New Data Search and Submit Applications
Mar 6
Blazed and Confused
Feb 24
Director's Report for 2024-Q4
Feb 13
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