Scientific Amateur Astronomy
A forum where amateurs can discuss their contributions to fields such as spectroscopy, photometry, astrometry, interferometry, and radio astronomy. Astronomical objects of interest may include variable and carbon stars, pulsars, supernovae, AGNs, exoplanets, asteroids, and short-lived energetic phenomena such as GRBs. The presentation of quantitative observational measurements, techniques used for acquisition, and relevant ensuing discussion are especially welcome.
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Moderator RecruitmentStarted by WOBentley , 03 Feb 2021 |
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Radio Astronomy ResourcesStarted by SaberScorpX , 30 Jun 2006 |
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Links to Variable Star sources.Started by Rich (RLTYS) , 11 Feb 2006 |
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AL Radio Astronomy ProgramStarted by Rich (RLTYS) , 15 Dec 2014 |
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Sequence issue near AA Aurigae - possible new variable!Started by Astrojensen , 15 Feb 2021 |
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154 AAVSO charts.Started by jim kuhns , 23 Feb 2021 |
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Starting with PhotometryStarted by garyhawkins , 01 Mar 2021 |
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AstroImageJ can't read ASIair FITS?Started by Tailspin45 , 01 Mar 2021 |
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AZ for photometryStarted by zoltrix , 23 Feb 2021 |
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Molecular spectra of metal oxides in pure S stars - R GemStarted by mwr , 23 Feb 2021 |
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Chroma Filters - Photometry - Good or Bad ?Started by levyjoelh , 24 Feb 2021 |
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HD 286436 carbon star observedStarted by flt158 , 24 Feb 2021 |
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Using UBVRI Filters for Photometry ... and Astrophotography?Started by levyjoelh , 23 Feb 2021 |
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11”-14” Telescope Recommendation for Alpy 600 & Lhires III?Started by thedesperaterun , 20 Feb 2021 |
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B vs V filter for testing the waters of phtometry?Started by John Miele , 15 Feb 2021 |
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TYC 660 420 carbon star observedStarted by flt158 , 17 Feb 2021 |
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What can I contribute to science?Started by 4ZM , 02 Jan 2021 |
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Amateur z-value redshiftStarted by Lucullus , 18 Feb 2021 |
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Grab and Go spectropolarimetry with a QHY550P cameraStarted by Organic Astrochemist , 03 Jan 2021 |
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My 3D-printed DIY spectrographStarted by syam , 19 Jan 2021 |
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We found our photometer back in Czechia!Started by Daniel Malaise , 12 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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Camera questionStarted by rtalaga , 15 Feb 2021 |
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Molecules in photospheres of carbon stars - C2, CN and SiC2 in W OrionisStarted by mwr , 13 Feb 2021 |
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Camera questionStarted by rtalaga , 15 Feb 2021 |
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V474 CAMStarted by garyhawkins , 02 Feb 2021 |
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Сomet detection application ?Started by borisfox , 12 Feb 2021 ![]() |
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Analysis of a Sunspot Magnetic FieldStarted by Peter Z , 03 Apr 2017 ![]() |
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Visual spectroscopy with 120mm refractor optionsStarted by spkerer , 07 Feb 2021 |
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CMOS photometry/astrometryStarted by Justin Fuller , 24 Feb 2020 |
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Bright nova in Perseus - N Per 2020Started by Dan Crowson , 28 Nov 2020 |
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Help me start carbon star observing !Started by Voyager 3 , 18 Jan 2021 |
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Paschen and Balmer hydrogen lines correlation in Be starsStarted by mwr , 14 Nov 2020 |
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Tabby's Star?Started by Spaceman Spiff , 25 Jan 2021 |
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Advancing into PhotometryStarted by garyhawkins , 14 Jan 2021 |
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Help identify Star (Deep variable?)Started by geminijk , 31 Jan 2021 |
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Tools to Support PhotometryStarted by garyhawkins , 29 Jan 2021 |
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Mira variable star U Ceti - structural features of the spectrumStarted by mwr , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Favorite Variable Stars in OrionStarted by LivingNDixie , 18 Jan 2021 |
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My first astronomical observation instrumentStarted by Daniel Malaise , 26 Jan 2021 ![]() |
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A Carbon Star for beginnersStarted by flt158 , 12 Jan 2021 |
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Characterising the transmission of your systemStarted by Lucullus , 19 Jan 2021 |
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Help needed for Parallax in Astrometry and its early ApplicationStarted by DCWZ , 12 Jan 2021 ![]() |
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Getting Started in Spectroscopy?Started by mikemarotta , 04 Jan 2021 |
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Spectrum of Castor - a complex system of 3 pairsStarted by descott12 , 15 Jan 2021 |
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Spectral Profiles of M42, V1150 Tau, and Psi PerStarted by brownrb1 , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Observing aurorae in the outer solar system planetsStarted by Lucullus , 13 Jan 2021 |
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Remote Hosting, Live Skycams, Live Cams with Sky, Shared StreamsStarted by RichardKCollins , 10 Jan 2021 ![]() |
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Nova V1112Started by msvtrove , 11 Jan 2021 |
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Need help understanding Object type Classifications in StellariumStarted by SeymoreStars , 11 Jan 2021 |
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SN2020uxz in NGC 514Started by NJScope , 10 Oct 2020 |
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