Below please find a schedule of CHOICE courses that will be taught in 2018. To read more about each course, prerequisites and recommendations, please click the title which will take you to the course description page.
At present there are three AAVSO CHOICE Photometry courses, two for traditional CCD cameras and one for DSLR cameras. These are intense courses taught over a limited time and require daily commitment of time from each student to complete successfully. This includes time taking images as well as participation in discussion questions on the forum. Students will be asked to share their results with the instructor and with other students. An “open book” final test is required from each student. Please consult the syllabus to ensure you have the time commitment to take these courses.
Whether you are a new observer or a returning observer or just interested in getting some fresh ideas on how to get the most out of your time at the telescope, this course is for you!
Contrary to what some people might think, visual observations of variable stars are just as important as ever! By learning how to customize your observing program to suit your equipment, site conditions, and interests, you will discover how to maximize the scientific value of your work while increasing your enjoyment of observing.
Did you ever wonder what a light curve actually means or why they can be so different from each other?
Now is your chance to find out! By taking the Variable Star Classification and Light Curves CHOICE course, you will learn how to decipher light curves to unlock the secrets of the stars.
