Discover the AAVSO
An international community
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Welcome to the conversation.
We are excited to announce a transition to a new forum system. The new system is modern, faster, and easier-to-use.
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https://forums.aavso.org/
Webinar | Starspots & Transiting Exoplanets
Join Dr. William Waalkes on April 5 to learn the challenges of understanding planets transiting spotted stars.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017393997787/WN_4gs0OjDkQ66qH9bDyu8gEg
RW Cephei, King of Kings
The physical processes behind a hypergiant’s “great dimming” may have been unlocked by high-resolution imagery and a century’s worth of AAVSO observations
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/rw-cephei
Discover the AAVSO
An international community
Slider Link
/welcome
Welcome to the conversation.
We are excited to announce a transition to a new forum system. The new system is modern, faster, and easier-to-use.
Slider Link
https://forums.aavso.org/
Webinar | Starspots & Transiting Exoplanets
Join Dr. William Waalkes on April 5 to learn the challenges of understanding planets transiting spotted stars.
Slider Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017393997787/WN_4gs0OjDkQ66qH9bDyu8gEg
RW Cephei, King of Kings
The physical processes behind a hypergiant’s “great dimming” may have been unlocked by high-resolution imagery and a century’s worth of AAVSO observations
Slider Link
https://www.aavso.org/blog/rw-cephei

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

Resources

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Pick a Star

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Data
Submit and Access Data
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Telescope
Tools and Observer Resources
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Observing Sections
Observing Sections
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Education
Education
CHOICE Courses, Manuals, Videos
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AAVSO In the Press
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Membership and Support
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AAVSO at a Glance

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