SAO Observers
Background
SAO Observers comprises current and past SAO students who wish to
make photometric observations of important astronomical objects and contribute
this data towards research publications.
SAO Observers builds
upon the large number of active observers in SAO and
via these webpages we encourage participation in observations of many
important astrophysical phenomena. These webpages should also provide a
valuable resource for information on the class of objects and why long-term
monitoring is important.
There is no formal membership of the
SAO Observers. These observations are not
related to current SAO Units or assessment items such as observational
projects. Data acquired on these objects can be used in SAO projects only 1) if
the observations are done after the current teaching period project selection
deadline (around Week 4 of teaching period), and 2) if the SAO Assessment Coordinator
has approved any "200. Own Project" projects that the observations could be used in.
SAO will not accept data: this should be forwarded to the "Data Contact" listed.
The information provided in these webpages should allow observers with modest
aperture telescopes, CCD cameras, and a working knowledge of aperture
photometry software to observe selected objects over large periods of time in
order to build up valuable photometry data sets. Having many observers
contribute to the observing programmes ensures accuracy and
good time coverage.
How it Works
All communications about observing should be done via each "SAO Observer Contact" (an SAO
student or alumni) listed on the object pages (see below). Data or photometry results
should be sent to the "Data Contact". If there is a specific data format
requested please follow this.
SAO Observers Targets
Northern Hemisphere Sources:
Southern Hemisphere Sources:
Note: Northern Hemisphere sources are between 0 and +90 degrees declination and
Southern Hemisphere sources are between 0 and -90 degrees declination.
Web Resources
