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Thursday

Schedule

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date time
PM1
15:15
Abstract
Amateur astronomers and cataclysmic variables
Thursday

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Amateur astronomers and cataclysmic variables
Date Submitted
2019-03-04 16:12:29
Jeremy
Shears
British Astronomical Association
Pro-Am Collaborations in Astronomy
Talk
Jeremy Shears (British Astronomical Association)
The study of cataclysmic variable stars has long been a fruitful area of co-operation between amateur and professional astronomers. I shall provide examples of recent projects on dwarf novae, VY Scl and AM CVn stars. I shall also consider the sky surveys that are already coming on stream, which will provide near continuous and exquisitely precise photometry of these systems. Whilst these surveys might be perceived as a threat to amateur observations, they will actually provide new opportunities, although the amateur community shall need to adapt and focus its efforts. I will identify areas where amateurs equipped for CCD photometry can make scientifically useful observations.

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