Observing Reports!

[viramus]

Here is how my evenings are spent observing. I get outside every clear night.

Grab three pairs of binoculars to observe variable stars from 0.1 to 8.0 magnitude; 2x54, 8x42 & 25x100 Binoculars.

Pull out my observation logs and start recording my observations… Alf Ori (Betelgeuse), W Ori, BL Ori, T Mon, Zet Gem, Eps Aur, and others. This is an example of my BL Ori observing log:

This is the log from the Astronomical League observing program on Variable Stars. I’ve been using the same log sheets for 5 years now.

Then on Sundays, sit down at the computer and upload all the observations into the AAVSO Variable Star database.

See this post for more info:

Variable Star Astronomy

Observing Variable Stars is a fun way to learn about Stellar Evolution and Astrophysics! I love observing the stars with binoculars from my back yard. Estimating the visual magnitude of those stars and then submitting the observations to the AAVSO (American Association of Variable Star Observers) is a way to contribute to scientific observation and the collection of useful scientific data. There are many ways to learn about observing Variable Stars. Here are my two favorite places; Astronom…

Andrew