AAVSO HQ Courses

How to Use Astropy and Astroquery for Fundamental Astronomy Tasks in Python

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Leverage Astropy for fundamental astronomy tasks in Python. Learn to represent times, coordinates, and data tables, and use Astroquery to access various astronomical databases.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AAVSOnet, Cataclysmic Variables, and Spectroscopy - SIG Spotlight

Explore three AAVSO special interest groups: remote telescope networks, cataclysmic variables, and stellar spectroscopy techniques for astronomical research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Taking the Pulse of Stars - Measuring Stellar Variability and Exoplanet Dynamics

Discover how stellar light variations reveal hidden phenomena from rotation to exoplanet dynamics through time domain astronomy techniques.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Betelgeuse - An Enigmatic Red Supergiant

Discover the mysteries of Betelgeuse, from its Great Dimming to potential hidden companions, through a century of observations and cutting-edge astrophysical research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SIGs in the Spotlight - Exoplanets, Solar and Young Stellar Objects

Explore cutting-edge astronomical research on exoplanets, solar phenomena, and young stellar objects through expert presentations from AAVSO's specialized interest groups.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TFOP - Contributing to TESS Exoplanet Discoveries

Discover how to contribute to exoplanet discoveries through TESS Follow-up Observing Program, from ground-based observations to confirmation techniques and global collaboration tools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SIGs in the Spotlight - Eclipsing Binaries, Instrumentation and Equipment, and Short Period Pulsators

Explore three specialized astronomical observation groups: eclipsing binaries, instrumentation & equipment, and short period pulsators through expert presentations and ongoing research studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Observe Exoplanets with Exoplanet Watch - A Citizen Science Project

Learn to observe exoplanets with NASA's Exoplanet Watch project. Explore data reduction techniques and contribute to efficient space telescope usage through this citizen science initiative.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The AAVSO-SNEWS Campaign: Monitoring Potential Supernova Progenitors

Explore the AAVSO-SNEWS collaboration monitoring potential supernova progenitors. Learn about campaign progress, observing opportunities, and insights from experts in particle astrophysics and stellar variability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO Spectroscopy, High Energy Network, and Photoelectric Photometry Sections

Explore AAVSO's Spectroscopy, High Energy Network, and Photoelectric Photometry sections through expert presentations and Q&A, gaining insights into stellar research and collaborative opportunities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO's CV, SPP, and AAVSOnet Sections - Webinar

Explore AAVSO's Cataclysmic Variables, Short Period Pulsators, and AAVSOnet Sections. Learn about research projects, remote telescopes, and engage in Q&A sessions with expert Section Leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO Sections: Exoplanets, Young Stellar Objects, and Instrumentation & Equipment

Explore AAVSO's Exoplanet, YSO, and I&E Sections through expert presentations and Q&A. Gain insights into ongoing studies, smart telescopes, and DIY equipment plans for amateur astronomers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO's Solar, Eclipsing Binary, and Long Period Variable Sections

Explore AAVSO's Solar, Eclipsing Binary, and Long Period Variable Sections through expert presentations and Q&A. Gain insights into these astronomical phenomena and learn how to get involved in research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Photometric Transforms and Filters

Explore photometric transforms and filters with Dr. Brian Kloppenborg. Learn about light's journey, standardizing measurements, and improving photometry quality through practical insights and Q&A.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Grand Tour of Capricious Cataclysmic Variables

Explore cataclysmic variables with Prof. Paula Szkody, covering their diverse behaviors, photometric and spectroscopic properties, and current research needs. Gain insights into these fascinating binary star systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video