Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jun 2001
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The Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, vol. 29, no. 2, p.156
Computer Science
Variable Stars, Ccd
Scientific paper
Recently, a large number of charts for observing variable stars with CCDs were made at AAVSO headquarters using a new automatic chart making program written in the Interactive Data Language (IDL). Some of these charts were for interesting new stars added to the AAVSO's CCD observing program, But many of the new charts were made to update poor photometric sequences on previously existing charts. I discuss the special requirements of charts for observing the CCDs and show how they differ from charts for visual observing. The features of the new automatic chart making program are discussed, as well as the guidelines for picking photometric comparison stars. There are many advantages to automating the chart making process, and the obstacles to doing this are discussed. I finish by highlighting recent CCD observations by AAVSO observers, and display how they compare to and complement visual observations.
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