Bob King fell in love with the night sky when he was a kid, and he loves to share his passion with people of all ages through teaching and public observing. His long-time association with the AAVSO has seen him observe the most remote and exotic places in the universe—including “visits” to quasars, blazars and supernovae. In this webinar, Bob will demonstrate techniques for coaxing out faint transients near the limit of vision or shrouded in extragalactic haze. He’ll also discuss the importance of using up-to-date charts, photographs and websites to assist in the quest to see the ends of the cosmos.
Admission: Free
When: Saturday, December 7 at 2 PM Eastern
Register: Online
The American Association of Variable Star Observers is an international non-profit organization of variable star observers whose mission is to enable anyone, anywhere, to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. We accomplish our mission by carrying out the following activities:
- observation and analysis of variable stars;
- collecting and archiving observations for worldwide access;
- forging strong collaborations between amateur and professional astronomers;
- promoting scientific research, education, and public outreach using variable star data.
