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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Best of Scientific Amateur Astronomy.Started by GUS.K , 27 Jul 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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Asteroid Rotation Lightcurve ProjectStarted by rutherfordt , Yesterday, 05:46 AM |
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CG Draconis - a Dwarf Nova, Light Curve and Mini-ReviewStarted by blackhaz , 18 May 2021 |
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Polarization imaging of the eclipse/occultation of the sun by the earthStarted by Organic Astrochemist , 19 May 2022 |
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Multi planet transitsStarted by StarmanDan , 18 May 2022 |
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KELT-23 A b, an attractive exoplanet for amateur studyStarted by NJScope , 18 May 2022 |
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Quick amateur astronomy courses (which give you certificates)?Started by Boven , 04 May 2022 |
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Baader Photometric Filters - Any experience with these?Started by GaryShaw , 15 Jan 2022 |
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Guiding Accuracy for Exoplanet Transit ImagingStarted by GaryShaw , 10 Apr 2022 |
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Minor planet astrometry - camera suggestions for Hyperstar 4 & 11" SCTStarted by Louis@minus28South , 10 Apr 2022 ![]() |
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SN 2022hrs in NGC4647Started by robin_astro , 22 Apr 2022 |
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Profile division in BASS... what is going on?Started by gustavo_sanchez , 05 May 2022 |
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Sky Glow Calculator with ZWO CMOS camera or DSLR ImagesStarted by DereliAstro , 03 May 2022 |
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Exomol line lists to help understand molecular spectroscopyStarted by Organic Astrochemist , 01 May 2022 |
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R Leonis observedStarted by flt158 , 08 Apr 2022 |
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S & V Leonis observedStarted by flt158 , 26 Apr 2022 |
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Rewarding objects for spectroscopy AND astrophotographyStarted by mwr , 11 Jan 2020 ![]() |
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What can a beginner with my equipment do?Started by Boven , 26 Apr 2022 ![]() |
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Measuring doublesStarted by inZet , 17 Apr 2022 |
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Scientific astronomy with a C9.25'' and... which camera?Started by Sualocin , 18 Apr 2022 ![]() |
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Solar rotation from Doppler measurementsStarted by robin_astro , 11 Jun 2021 |
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Which Scope & Camera to Use?Started by Umasscrew39 , 21 Apr 2022 |
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Alpy 600 or alike spectroscope?Started by PiotrM , 12 Apr 2022 |
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Accurate graze maps for the 12/08 occultation of MarsStarted by deSitter , 28 Mar 2022 |
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Photometric Filter TypesStarted by Ed Wiley , 14 Feb 2022 |
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Beginning spectroscopyStarted by colinrm , 18 Jan 2022 |
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Apparent and absolute magnitudes and magnitude-distance relationships .Started by Voyager 3 , 04 Apr 2022 |
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Scientific Software : ListStarted by levyjoelh , 27 Apr 2021 |
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Starlight Xpress SXVR-H35 Binning 2 X 2Started by arod772 , 01 Apr 2022 |
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Nova Cas 2021 - mag 9Started by robin_astro , 19 Mar 2021 |
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Feature article in "Nature" on supernovasStarted by mwr , 31 Mar 2022 |
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Attaching multiple instruments with something like an off-axis guider?Started by TSeab , 04 Mar 2022 ![]() |
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Can anyone realistically get a spectrum for this object?Started by deSitter , 29 Mar 2022 |
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Science with an 8” Dob?Started by LeeRatliff , 05 Feb 2022 |
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JWST reflectance spectrum - it's "pink"Started by robin_astro , 27 Mar 2022 |
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First Exoplanet Experience... Any RASA users doing exos?Started by ASG_Astronomy , 03 Mar 2022 |
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StellarNet SpectrometerStarted by brownrb1 , 24 Mar 2022 |
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Visual SpectroscopyStarted by C-Lock , 04 Mar 2022 |
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Low resolution spectroscopy: improving visual resolution by 2nd derivativeStarted by mwr , 20 Oct 2019 ![]() |
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GP Orionis mysteryStarted by flt158 , 08 Mar 2022 |
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Getting Started in Variable Star PhotometryStarted by btschumy , 10 Feb 2022 |
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Looking for ideasStarted by rongee , 20 Feb 2022 |
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Improving the SA-200 grism performance by tilting the cameraStarted by mwr , 28 Feb 2022 |
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TYC 688-46-1 in Orion observedStarted by flt158 , 06 Mar 2022 |
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Humble 1st attempt for stellar parallaxStarted by k.s.min , 28 Dec 2021 |
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Astrometry of AsteroidsStarted by libre8bit , 15 Feb 2022 |
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seeingStarted by zoltrix , 31 Jan 2022 |
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