Tools For Observers

For New Observers

What Should I Observe?

AAVSO Target Tool
This tool provides you with lists of observing targets for each section as well as information on when the stars were last observed.

AAVSO Program Stars in Need of Observations
This page provides information on stars on our LPV Program list, LPV/CV Legacy lists, and Binocular lists that have been unobserved during the past seven (7) days.

Observation Planner Tool

AAVSO Binocular Program

AAVSO LPV Program

AAVSO Legacy LPV Program

AAVSO Legacy Cataclysmic Variable Program

Observing Sections

	Bright Star Monitor Section Global telescope network, free for members to use		Long Period Variables Miras, Semiregulars, RV Tau and all your favorite red giants
	Cataclysmic Variables Novae, dwarf novae, recurrent novae and symbiotic variables		Short Period Pulsating Variables Cepheids, RR Lyr, delta Sct, beta Cep, and other exciting objects
	Eclipsing Variables Algol, beta Per, W UMa and all your favorite eclipsing binaries		Solar Sunspots and Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances (SIDs)
	Exoplanets Observing programs for exoplanet research		Spectroscopy Spectroscopy database and observing programs
	High Energy Network Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) and other high energy astrophysical phenomena		Young Stellar Objects Observing program for Pre-Main Sequence (YSO/PMS) stars

Please note that, by participating in all AAVSO activities, you are expected to follow our Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy. Participation is taken to signify your acknowledgment that you have read these guidelines/policies and your agreement to adhere to them.

Tools, Resources, and References

AAVSO Bulletin 81 for 2018
Predicted Dates of Maxima and Minima of 381 Long Period Variables for 2018
Observation Planner Tool
Calculate when objects of interest are visible to you
Eclipsing Binary O-C Files - Updated for 2017 Over 5200 Observed-Computed (O-C) files of eclipsing binaries created by Bob Nelson
Eclipsing Binary Ephemerides
For planning EB observations
JD Calculator and Calendars
Convert any date and time to Julian Date
Constellation names and abbreviations
AAVSOnet
AAVSO's robotic telescope network
VPhot
AAVSO photometric software
VPhot User Guide
User guide for AAVSO cloud based photometry software

Variable Star of the Season Archive
Interesting and informative articles about individual variable stars
AAVSO In Print
A partial listing of all literature using AAVSO data or resources
Data Usage Report
Sign up to get notification when others download your data
CHET
Report a chart error
Request a new sequence
Ask the chart team for comp stars for your variable star
Landolt Standard Stars in VSP
Plot charts with Landolt standards
Reporting Discoveries
Procedure for reporting new variable star discoveries

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Tools For Observers

For New Observers

What Should I Observe?

Observing Sections

Please note that, by participating in all AAVSO activities, you are expected to follow our Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy. Participation is taken to signify your acknowledgment that you have read these guidelines/policies and your agreement to adhere to them.

Tools, Resources, and References

Visual Observers

CCD Observers

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PEP Observers

Useful Observing Links

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For New Observers

What Should I Observe?

Observing Sections

Please note that, by participating in all AAVSO activities, you are expected to follow our Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy. Participation is taken to signify your acknowledgment that you have read these guidelines/policies and your agreement to adhere to them.

Tools, Resources, and References

Visual Observers

CCD Observers

DSLR Observers

PEP Observers

Useful Observing Links