Powerpoint Introduction

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Welcome to the AAVSO Variable Star Telescope Simulator! This presentation introduces you to the AAVSO and shows you how to estimate the magnitude of a variable star. It may take a while to download on some internet connections and requires javascript enabled web browsers. Many thanks to Chuck Pullen, AAVSO member, who created the powerpoint presentation. Please send an email to aavso@aavso.org if you have any questions or comments. Enjoy!

If you would like to download this presentation in its entirety, look under "Educational Tools" on our AAVSO Software page.

Jaime Garcia has translated this presentation into Spanish. Download it in PPT format.

You may also be interested in our page of introductory variable star presentations