[Aavso-photometry] Keeping track of CCD observations

[Gord Tulloch]

Hey Bob:

I'm in much the same situation as you although I haven't yet submitted an
observation - however, since I've started on VSO I've been very impressed at
the support for VSO in AstroPlanner (http://www.ilangainc.com/astroplanner/)
which I've used previously for observing other objects - not only can you
make lists of stars you want to observe (or download them, such as the Easy
To Observelist I'm working on) but if you're internet connected at the scope
(which I am) you can even pull up the charts. If you're not connected to the
net at the telescope you can obviously print the charts out at as well. You
can record all your CCD observations right in the tool, and I believe you
can even submit measurements.

Cheap to register (I think the VSO capability is only for registered users)
and  tons of capabilities above and beyond VSO. Recommended!!

Regards,
  Gord

On 10/14/07, Bob Crumrine <rcrumrin at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I just got up and going with a Meade DSI 1 Monochrome ($129), V-filter
> and F/3.3 focal reducer for my 8" LX-200 and after submitting my second
> observation realized I need to develop a way to keep track of what I've
> submitted.  For these two observations I just printed out the photometry
> reduction file but don't think this will scale well once I get to where
> I'd like to be.  I'm sure I could pull them from WebOps if I get
> confused, but was thinking of a master spreadsheet, copying the relevant
> info from the reduction file.  Any tried and true methods out there?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob Crumrine (CRR)
> Fairport, NY near Rochester
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