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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My First Major Discovery --- 50 New Variable Stars！Started by Jiashuo Zhang , 06 Nov 2024  Eclipse, Astronomics, Astrometry
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Astrometry reduction program to asteroid detectionStarted by brebisson , 05 Jan 2025 |
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Confused about frequencies for SDR meteor detection in USStarted by CaptainKoloth1 , 02 Jan 2025 |
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Help me chose me scope for spectrometryStarted by Baphomet , 10 Jan 2025 |
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Help starting stellar spectroscopyStarted by cWR_ , 06 Jan 2025 |
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Minor Body Astrometry - Prioritizing Scope CharacteristicsStarted by Random2310 , 29 Nov 2024 |
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BetelgeuseStarted by zoltrix , 15 Apr 2023 |
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Web Photometry ToolsStarted by arifindobson , 30 Dec 2024 Outreach, Beginner, Imaging and 1 more...
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Starting in SpectroscopyStarted by lwillinger , 07 Sep 2023 Beginner, DSLR
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Beginner Photometry SetupStarted by RadiantDust , 26 Jun 2024 Beginner, Equipment
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Outfitting Celestron C8-N for PhotometryStarted by RadiantDust , 18 Dec 2024 Beginner, Celestron, Equipment and 2 more...
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M31N 2008-12aStarted by Xilman , 13 Dec 2024 |
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How to get an observatory code ?Started by dahbi , 09 Sep 2022 |
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Possible uncatalogued HII region in Cepheus/Is the Sharpless Catalog actually comprehensive?Started by Irido , 04 Dec 2024 |
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Photometry with Colored Cameras?Started by emranismail11 , 20 Nov 2024 |
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V396 Pup - request for spectroscopyStarted by VY Canis Majoris , 12 Dec 2024 |
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Help me better understand data reduction of SpectraStarted by SeymoreStars , 27 Nov 2024 |
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Imaging T Coronae BorealisStarted by SeymoreStars , 25 Nov 2024 |
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T Cephie Brightness. Nova?Started by lainev , 26 Nov 2024 |
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Comparison of the spectra of Saturn and NeptuneStarted by mborland , 18 Nov 2024 |
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Would a 1.5 arc-sec/pixel image scale work for photometry?Started by John Miele , 20 Nov 2024 |
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Gamma cas currently lacking an H beta emissionStarted by descott12 , 22 Nov 2024 |
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Assistance for me beginning Variable Star Photometry & an associated problemStarted by NZUSA , 20 Nov 2024 |
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Basic 12P Pons Brook Comet Spectrum using Star Analyzer 100Started by Foc , 31 May 2024 |
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Debugging - Demetra Data ReductionStarted by SeymoreStars , 17 Nov 2024 |
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Image acquisition software - ALPY600Started by GoFish , 04 Nov 2024 |
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Calibration issues - Alpy600 and DemetraStarted by v8vantage , 24 Sep 2024 |
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Quick setup question ALPY600Started by GoFish , 30 Oct 2024 |
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Optical train C8 @ f/6.3 with ALPY600Started by GoFish , 01 Nov 2024 |
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new discovered bipolar nebula, a possible HHO and observing target for amateur telescopesStarted by pixlimit , 14 Oct 2024 |
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Spectroscopy of Lambda Aquarii - M2.5III StarStarted by TienTran@134 , 07 Nov 2024 |
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Maximdl Question/ProblemStarted by GaryShaw , 07 Nov 2024 |
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Working with sensor array framesStarted by Lucullus , 04 Nov 2024 |
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Spectroscopy of AltairStarted by TienTran@134 , 10 Sep 2024 |
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First Exoplanet Transit - FailStarted by DSODave , 21 Oct 2024 |
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Help with building a radio telescopeStarted by pete543 , 26 Jun 2024 Software, Solar
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Aldibah - zeta Dra with ALPY600Started by SeymoreStars , 03 Nov 2024 |
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beta Pegasus with ALPY600Started by SeymoreStars , 28 Oct 2024 |
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A good observing night ruined by an AuroraStarted by robin_astro , 10 Oct 2024 |
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Photo Bombed PhotometryStarted by Jamey L Jenkins , 30 Oct 2024 |
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Asteroid rotation periodsStarted by Xilman , 15 Aug 2024 Asteroid
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Vega, Altair, Sadr, Deneb and Albireo spectrum with C5, 120MM, SA 100Started by revans , 25 Oct 2023 |
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Northern Sky Narrowband SurveyStarted by stefan822 , 24 Oct 2024 |
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Getting back to square one with the ALPY600Started by SeymoreStars , 19 Oct 2024 |
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good scopes for exoplanet transits?Started by Docretier , 20 Oct 2024 |
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Comparison of the spectra of some globular clustersStarted by mborland , 06 Sep 2024 |
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Rotation of the GalaxyStarted by Lucullus , 15 Sep 2024 |
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C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) spectrumStarted by RobboK , 23 Sep 2024 |
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Fitting for exoplanet TTVs using AllesfitterStarted by arushi , 19 Oct 2024 |
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Which guide camera for ALPY600?Started by GoFish , 15 Oct 2024 |
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