Today's acronym is WebObs – Web-based Observation Submission Tool
WebObs is the tool 99% of our observers use to submit observations to the AID. You can submit observations one at a time using the individual observation form, or you can upload files containing hundreds or thousands of observations all at once using the file upload feature. Files must conform to the AAVSO File Form Specifications which are described in detail on the website.
You can also use WebObs to search for observations of any variable star, or search for your own observations, which you can view, edit or delete. It can be used to download your observations for a specific time frame or all the observations you have ever reported to the AID. Registered photoelectric photometrists may also upload unreduced data to WebObs.
This is just one example of the tools and programs the AAVSO provides to its members, observers and the astronomical community. Please help support these services by contributing to this year's Annual Campaign.
You can mail a check to AAVSO headquarters, or you can make a donation online. Just click the Donate Now button on our home page and select Annual Campaign in the drop down menu.