Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006aas...20916205t&link_type=abstract
2007 AAS/AAPT Joint Meeting, American Astronomical Society Meeting 209, #162.05; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society,
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Scientific paper
The AAVSO International Database contains over 13 million variable star brightness estimates for nearly 10,000 known and suspected variable stars contributed by over 7300 observers since 1911. Data for some stars even date back as far as 1845. The database continues to grow, with over 700,000 new data points added in the last year. The database exists thanks to the dedication of the many tireless amateur and professional observers around the globe. This list of observers includes both well known names of the past and those who will no doubt become the well known names of the future. The AAVSO has a number of systems in place to ensure accuracy, such as: training for observers, standardized AAVSO charts, automated data entry checks, and data validation by AAVSO staff. The AAVSO is also committed to making the database accessible to the public. Raw observations are currently available in near real-time via the online data request form, light curve generator, and quick look file of recent observations. Multiple data formats are supported, including NVO standards.
Henden Arne A.
Price Aaron
Templeton Matthew
Turner Rebecca
Waagen Elizabeth O.
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