Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:59:38 +0100
From: Hubert Hautecler <brhuna
References: <004701c64904$f864f2e0$bc6fe504


>Whether or not it is useful to observe stars in the magnitude range and
>skies covered by ASAS is up for debate in my mind. What happens when ASAS
>finally goes silent. If everyone has stopped observing those stars who and
>how will we pick them up again?



I agree. That is the main reason to keep observing those stars.






>Again, maybe there is some scientific reason to keep observing 'legacy
>stars' with long historical light curves, even at the expense of most or all
>other Miras. I don't know, what do you think?
>
>Professional astronomers don't seem to be particularly well informed or
>interested in a great number of Miras. From my "AAVSO usage reports" the
>same stars come up again and again as the ones professionals are interested
>in, R Leo, Chi Cyg, Omicron Ceti...



Oh, where can I subscribe for this? The AAVSO did send those usage 
reports to me but I have changed my emailadress and I can't find on 
the AAVSO site how to subscribe again.



clear skies, Hubert





>RE: Bad advice
>
>"Maybe an appeal for observers to extend their programs and include some
>urgently needed stars might be appropriate.
>waste of time."
>
>I didn't say observing any of these stars was a waste of time, nor was I
>trying to imply it. Merely that there are other stars that may be of
>interest that receive little or no attention, and "oh by the way, here is a
>list for your convenience".
>
>
>Mike Simonsen
>
>*********************************
>C. E. Scovil Observatory
>http://home.mindspring.com/~mikesimonsen/
>AAVSO Chart Team
>charts
>CVnet Administrator
>http://cvnet.aavso.org
>
>**********************************
>
>_______________________________________________
>