Blazed and Confused
Earlier predictions of T CrB's explosion have passed—will 2025 be the year the “Blaze Star” erupts?
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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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Starspots & Transiting Exoplanets
Join Dr. William Waalkes for a webinar 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
Announcing: AAVSO Annual Meeting in Portland Oregon
Our Annual Meeting will be held November 1-2 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
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https://www.aavso.org/114
Blazed and Confused
Earlier predictions of T CrB's explosion have passed—will 2025 be the year the “Blaze Star” erupts?
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/tcrb-blazed-and-confused
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/
Starspots & Transiting Exoplanets
Join Dr. William Waalkes for a webinar on April 5 to learn the challenges of understanding planets transiting spotted stars.
Slider Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017393997787/WN_4gs0OjDkQ66qH9bDyu8gEg
Announcing: AAVSO Annual Meeting in Portland Oregon
Our Annual Meeting will be held November 1-2 at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
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https://www.aavso.org/114
Blazed and Confused
Earlier predictions of T CrB's explosion have passed—will 2025 be the year the “Blaze Star” erupts?
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https://www.aavso.org/blog/tcrb-blazed-and-confused

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