1596-08-13: Variability of Mira discovered by David Fabricius
1857-01-01: Stillman Masterman, "Observations of Algol-Minimum" Read More...
1871-01-02: Anne Sewell Young born Read More...
1873-01-11: William Tyler Olcott born Read More...
1878-01-01: S. C. Chandler publishes first of three articles on variable star observing
The following is a list of observers who have made 2011 visual observations in 2011. The list was last updated October 31, 2011.
Click on this link for a downloadable high-resolution group photo (1.7MB)
Click on this link for a downloadable KEY to the photo (877kb pdf)
Downloadable key includes list of those who attended but were not present for the photo
Astronomy Now has posted an interesting dialog with the authors of Advancing Variable Star Astronomy: Tom Williams and Michael Saladyga.
October 4-8, 2011
AAVSO HQ, Cambridge, MA & Hilton Hotel, Woburn, MA
Tue, 10/4
All day
Council Meeting - Current Council Members Only (@ AAVSO HQ)
Wed, 10/5
Morning
Historical Paper Session: Women in AAVSO History; The History of Variable Star
Organizations (@ Woburn Hilton)
Afternoon
Historical Paper Session: The History of Variable Star Organizations (@ Woburn Hilton)
Evening
As part of the AAVSO's Centennial Celebrations we are holding a contest to design a new logo for the organization. This is just a quick reminder that the deadline for submission to the contest is July 1. As of this posting we have five submissions. Click here for more information on the logo contest and instructions on how to submit a design.
July 21 Update: The books are here! The AAVSO has 100 copies of the book that we are selling at the same Cambridge Press discounted rate of $80. So please order from the AAVSO store and help support the organization. We have the books in stock for immediate shipment.
But wait, there's more! If you add an order for one of our limited edition Centennial T-Shirts, we will take $15 off your total order at checkout.
