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Fiscal Year 2021-2022
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The mission of the AAVSO is to enable anyone, anywhere to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. 

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AAVSO at a Glance

Variable Star Observations in Database:

5 7 , 8 9 6 , 1 3 2 and Counting ...

Last Observation Received:

27 min 14 sec ago by BJOD - John Barentine (US)

SN 2023ixf   Jun 3.1563   11.2Vis.

Plot SN 2023ixf light curve

Annual Campaign - so close...but we need an "angel investor" tomorrow
May 31
Alert Notice 826: Supernova in M101 - SN 2023ixf in NGC 5457
May 22
Alert Notice 825: GP Com being observed with HST
May 22
Aru Bhoop
May 19
2023 Invitation for Board Nominees
May 16
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