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JBRA
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Tue, 03/07/2017 - 21:31

Hi folks.I have Astrodon B and V filters, which Astrodon filter should be my 3'rd acquisition? 

SGEO
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 03/07/2017 - 21:50
3rd filter

I think the next step is Ic, so you can do BVI photometry. Skip over the R, that's the advice that I've been given.

After that, do something exotic: get a spectrum grating mounted on your filter wheel!

Cheers,
George

JBRA
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 03/07/2017 - 23:17
Hi George. Thanks for the

Hi George. Thanks for the response.

I have a new RSpec Star Analyzer SA100 and RSpec software, but not used it yet.

spp
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 03/07/2017 - 23:23
Filters

I agree with George.  Cousins I (aka Ic) would be my suggestion for the next filter.

Phil