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AAVSO Bulletin 79 for 2016 - How to Use the Bulletin

AAVSO Bulletin 79 - Predicted Dates of Maxima and Minima of Long Period Variables for 2016 - is published in the format that was introduced in 2011. The information that was included in earlier numbers of the Bulletin is included in this format, along with more information. The Bulletin does not include stars that do not have an AAVSO mean curve. Please read all of the materials provided to familiarize yourself with the customizable format of the Bulletin and all the ways you can use it in your variable star observing and research.

AAVSO Bulletin 79 for 2016 - Letter to Observers

Letter to Users of 2016 Bulletin

                                                                                                                                                        February 2016

Dear Observers,

AAVSO Bulletin 78 for 2015 - Letter to Observers

Letter to Users of 2015 Bulletin

                                                                                                                                                        February 2015

Dear Observers,

AAVSO Bulletin 78 for 2015 - How to Use the Bulletin

AAVSO Bulletin 78 - Predicted Dates of Maxima and Minima of Long Period Variables for 2015 - is published in the new format that was introduced in 2011. The information that was included in earlier numbers of the Bulletin is included in this new format, along with more information. The Bulletin does not include stars that do not have an AAVSO mean curve.

AAVSO Bulletin 78 - Stars with Double Maxima

In AAVSO Bulletin 78 there are two stars that exhibit double maxima:  R Cen and R Nor. These stars therefore have primary and secondary maxima and minima. They are not included in the main Bulletin table. Their predicted dates of maximum and minimum for January 2015 through February 2016 are presented here in list form (JD and Gregorian calendar dates) and in approximation of the main Bulletin table format.

AAVSO Bulletin 77 for 2014 - Letter to Observers

Letter to Users of 2014 Bulletin

                                                                                                                                                        February 2014

Dear Observers,

AAVSO Bulletin 77 for 2014 - How to Use the Bulletin

AAVSO Bulletin 77 - Predicted Dates of Maxima and Minima of Long Period Variables for 2014 - is published in the new format that was introduced in 2011. The information that was included in earlier numbers of the Bulletin is included in this new format, along with more information. The Bulletin does not include stars that do not have an AAVSO mean curve.